Technical Assistant, Research Laboratories

Bond University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff car parking

36.75 hour standard work week

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 18/26 weeks parental leave

Salary packaging options

Staff wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Study assistance for staff and depend我

Corporate health and finance discounts

Onsite Medical Centre

Onsite Sports Centre

Job summary

Bond University on the Gold Coast seeks a Technical Assistant, Research Laboratories to provide practical support across laboratories and animal facilities, under guidance assisting with animal care, lab prep, cleaning and sterilisation, stock control and basic equipment checks.

You will follow established procedures and work with technical staff to help keep facilities safe and efficient; role offers training, a supportive team, and a 36.75 hour week with various staff benefits.

Qualifications

• This role is suitable for someone starting a career in a laboratory, animal care or technical support environment and would benefit from relevant study or practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support across Bond’s research laboratories and animal facilities.
• Assist with animal care, laboratory preparation, cleaning and sterilisation, stock control and basic equipment checks.
• Follow established procedures and work closely with technical staff to help keep facilities operating safely and efficiently.

Skills

Reliability

Procedural follow-through

Attention to detail

Team communication

Interest in lab/animal care

Job description

Brief Description

• Start your laboratory career in a practical role supporting day-to-day research activities.
• Gain hands-on experience across research laboratories and animal facilities.
• Work as part of a supportive technical team with training and guidance provided.

As Australia's first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

• Start your laboratory career in a practical role supporting day-to-day research activities.
• Gain hands-on experience across research laboratories and animal facilities.
• Work as part of a supportive technical team with training and guidance provided.

Technical Assistant, Research Laboratories

Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine

Full Time, Continuing Appointment

Position Reference No: 201409299

Join Australia's top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About The Position

As Technical Assistant, Research Laboratories, you will provide practical support across Bond’s research laboratories and animal facilities. Under guidance, you will assist with tasks such as animal care, laboratory preparation, cleaning and sterilisation, stock control and basic equipment checks. You will follow established procedures and work closely with technical staff to help keep the facilities operating safely and efficiently.

Requirements

About the Person

You are reliable, practical and willing to learn. You enjoy hands-on work, follow instructions carefully and take pride in completing routine tasks accurately. You work well as part of a team and understand the importance of safety, cleanliness and animal welfare.

This role may suit someone beginning their career in a laboratory, animal care or technical support environment. Relevant study or practical experience would be helpful, but training and guidance will be provided. As animal welfare is central to the role, you must be willing to participate in weekend and out-of-hours animal care duties.

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring

• A reliable and practical approach to completing routine tasks.
• The ability to follow instructions and established procedures carefully.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• An interest in laboratory or animal care work and a commitment to safety and animal welfare.

Salary details

The salary for the position commences at $66,615.31 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Further information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Dr. Katie Powell (Manager, Research Laboratories) at [e-mail] or 07 5595 1236

Applications close: 11:59pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University’s review of the declaration. For more information, please visit our website via this link: Applying for Jobs at Bond

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University's values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.

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