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A Laboratory Support Worker plays a key role in maintaining the efficient operation of scientific laboratories. 

    • -0.127 AI Exposure: Low

      This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.

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  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Laboratory Support Worker careers

A Laboratory Support Worker plays a key role in maintaining the efficient operation of scientific laboratories. They are responsible for preparing equipment and materials for experiments, cleaning and sterilising laboratory tools, safely disposing of hazardous waste, and assisting scientists and technicians with routine tasks.

These workers may also be involved in data entry, inventory management, and transporting samples. Their work ensures that laboratories remain compliant with health and safety standards and function smoothly for research, diagnostic, or educational purposes.

Laboratory Support Workers typically work in medical, research, industrial, or educational laboratory settings and often collaborate closely with laboratory technicians and other scientific personnel.