Scientific Officer Laboratory And Preclinical Experience

Griffith University Employees, Location, Alumni; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith University, Gold Coast campus, invites applications for a Scientific Officer within the Technical Partners Health team to support practical teaching across the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Paramedicine and the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences. The role involves hands‑on laboratory setup and close collaboration with academic staff.

You will manage equipment, develop SOPs, contribute to safety and continuous improvement, and help deliver high‑quality, engaging learning

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant health or science-based degree or have an equivalent combination of training, knowledge, and experience in a similar technical support environment.
• Have demonstrated experience supporting clinical, preclinical, simulation, or laboratory-based teaching activities.
• Possess strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with academic staff and technical teams.
• Show a commitment to continuous improvement, with a proactive, detail‑oriented approach and a focus on delivering high‑quality, safe and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and maintain laboratory spaces across different facilities, ensuring practical teaching sessions run smoothly and safely while supporting different technical teams
• Collaborate with technical and academic staff and course convenors to develop and deliver best‑practice practical teaching activities and procedures
• Manage equipment and consumables, including stocktakes, procurement, maintenance and calibration to industry standards
• Develop and maintain documentation such as lab resource statements, risk assessments and standard operating procedures
• Provide technical instruction and support to staff, while contributing to special events, workshops and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement mindset

Laboratory support

Education

Health or science-based degree

Job description

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why?

Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

We’re looking for a passionate and highly organised Scientific Officer to join our Technical Partners Health team, supporting teaching and learning across the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Paramedicine and the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences. In this hands‑on role, you’ll provide technical and scientific support for practical teaching and learning, working closely with academic staff and technical teams to deliver high‑quality, safe, and innovative learning experiences for students.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative, supportive and respectful environment where continuous improvement, adaptability and teamwork are highly valued, and where your expertise will directly contribute to outstanding student outcomes.

As a Scientific Officer, you will:

• Prepare, set up and maintain laboratory spaces across different facilities, ensuring practical teaching sessions run smoothly and safely while supporting different technical teams
• Collaborate with technical and academic staff and course convenors to develop and deliver best‑practice practical teaching activities and procedures
• Manage equipment and consumables, including stocktakes, procurement, maintenance and calibration to industry standards
• Develop and maintain documentation such as lab resource statements, risk assessments and standard operating procedures
• Provide technical instruction and support to staff, while contributing to special events, workshops and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a relevant health or science-based degree or have an equivalent combination of training, knowledge, and experience in a similar technical support environment
• Have demonstrated experience supporting clinical, preclinical, simulation, or laboratory-based teaching activities
• Possess strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and adapt to changing demands
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with academic staff and technical teams
• Show a commitment to continuous improvement, with a proactive, detail‑oriented approach and a focus on delivering high‑quality, safe and inclusive learning environments

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full‑time position primarily based at the Griffith University’s Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi‑site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $82,415 - $92,456 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $96,426- $108,174 per annum.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

As a values‑led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Opportunities for internal mobility

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Dr Lirio Calderon-Gomez, Technical Manager for the Laboratory and Practical Experience Technical Partners Health team at [e-mail].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Lane Stachow, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11th October 2026, 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.