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Southern Biological in Melbourne. I believe they deliver anywhere in Australia. Google to see their catalogue.

Use 50ml latex
30ml HCl or 30ml vinegar works well
mix well with stirring rod

we use a metho glycerol mix.70/30 from memory

That is for fulltime(38hrs) on a 48/52 arraingment (or school term only).

The Victorian ES1-2 Pay scale is 42507-54524. The incruments are linked to annual reviews.

I was also an SSO1 Range 2 so went to an ES1-2, but it is the intention that all lab techs should be at this level. Some schools are trying to get around this so I strongly urge you to contact one of the unions (CPSU OR AEU). They will answer your questions even if you aren't a member and will help ...

Most of the teachers here are happy with the agar plates - even though I don't have a microwave and I don't have an autoclave, so sterilising is a problem... However, one teacher wants plates as sterile as those used in a pathology lab... :mad: Anyone any idea if they can be purchased, where from, ...

I use the autoclave to mix agar. Powder(any sort) on top of cold water in a flask. It never fails and is sterile!

Hi Sue, I am a tertiary qualified lab tech with school and industrial experience and believe that the reclassification of technical personal to reflect their qualifications and experience is one of the most important parts in the log of claims. This would give many lab techs a substantial pay increa...