- Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department ID: School of Environment and Science - ESC
- Appointment Type: Continuing

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university.You’llfindwe’reabout leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and howyou’llachieve them.

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

TheSchool of Environment and Sciencesoffersdegrees in pioneering programs in the areas ofenvironmental,biomolecularand biomedical science, forensic science, and science.

An exciting opportunity exists foraScientificAssistantina positionthat willprovidea comprehensive range of technicalsupport to the teaching laboratory initiatives of theSchool.

Job Description

TheSchool of Environment and Sciencesoffersdegrees in pioneering programs in the areas ofenvironmental,biomolecularand biomedical science, forensic science, and science.

An exciting opportunity exists foraScientificAssistantina positionthat willprovidea comprehensive range of technicalsupport to the teaching laboratory initiatives of theSchool.

About theOpportunity

The Scientific Assistant, under general direction and supervision of the Technical Manager (Biosciences), is part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides support for laboratory and fieldwork activities to a variety of undergraduate courses and research activities, within the Griffith School of Environment and Science (ESC) at the Nathan campus.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate the setup, delivery, and pack-down of teaching laboratory practicals.




- Supervise and support the Laboratory Attendant to ensure smooth laboratory operations.
- Prepare equipment, consumables, chemicals, and samples for student experiments.
- Provide in-class laboratory support and maintain clean, organised laboratory spaces.
- Maintain laboratory documentation, including risk assessments, SOPs, and equipment manuals.
- Manage laboratory inventory, procurement, and distribution of teaching resources.
- Assist with routine maintenance of teaching laboratory equipment.
- Support outreach, engagement, and community activities as required.
- Promote compliance with health, safety, and University policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate professionalism and uphold the University's values and Code of Conduct.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Technical Manager (Biosciences), consistent with the position requirements.

About you

- The successful candidate will have relevant tertiary qualifications up to Certificate level with subsequent relevant practical experience, or a combination of equivalent qualifications and relevant training. Possessing current knowledge of good workplace healthand safety practice will be viewed favourably.

What we can offer

This is a full-time continuing opportunity primarily based at our Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. 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.





HEW 3 - Base range - $67,146.54 - $74,224.69 + 17% superannuation. Full package range - $78,561.45 - $86,842.88.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University,we'veworked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staffassistancescheme
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith,we’recommitted to providing a protected and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and whereveryou’refrom. If yourequireany accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you toparticipatefully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For moreinformationplease visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.OurUniversityis committed to fostering a safe,respectfuland 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 alsomaintainsa strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy .

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📌 Scientific Assistant (Biosciences) (Brisbane)
🏢 Griffith University
📍 Brisbane