Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation - University of Queensland Full time (100%), fixed-term position up until 30 June 2027 Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $79,096 to $83,863 + 17% super (HEW 4) Based At our Long Pocket location

About This Opportunity

Join the Food Quality Group within the Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences (CNAFS), QAAFI, providing hands‑on support across laboratory operations, food research, and sensory and consumer studies. You’ll contribute to a variety of projects, including Sorghum research, while helping the laboratory run smoothly for researchers and students.

Key Responsibilities

- Support laboratory research and experiments, including food sample preparation, colour measurement, moisture analysis, specimen logging and the setup of equipment.
- Prepare and support sensory and consumer research sessions, including participant coordination, cooking and serving samples, software preparation and associated materials.
- Maintain effective laboratory operations through equipment maintenance, stock and chemical inventory control, purchasing, documentation, SOPs, laboratory manuals and research records.
- Support students, researchers and junior staff by providing guidance on laboratory equipment and processes, and assist with technical documentation and project administration.

About You

We are seeking a collaborative and motivated Laboratory Technician who enjoys working across practical laboratory activities, food preparation, sensory research and operational support.

You will bring

- Completion of a Diploma in Laboratory Technology,



or a Certificate IV with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education or training.
- Experience developing and maintaining SOPs, laboratory manuals, research records and other technical documentation.
- Experience supporting multiple research programs, including laboratory techniques, food sample preparation and chemical or mechanical analysis.
- Knowledge of food quality and food safety, with an understanding of sensory and consumer research and experience working in a busy food‑safe environment.
- Experience using a variety of scientific laboratory and kitchen equipment, together with equipment maintenance, stock control and consumables ordering.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage varied tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
- The initiative and sound judgement to work independently and adapt to changing research priorities.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and engage confidently with research participants.

Other Information

Pre‑employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration (e.g. AHPRA),



criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Friday 13 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70460).

About the University

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated.

We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).

Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities, libraries, and cutting‑edge research centres offer unparalleled

📌 Laboratory Technician (Long Pocket)
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