Scientific Officer (2 Positions)
Scientific Officer (2 Positions)
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Job Description
We are currently looking for two Scientific Officers to support undergraduate teaching in the School of Environment and Sciences bioscience laboratories. The positions will be primarily supporting teaching activities and on occasion also assisting in research laboratories and engagement activities. The role includes the upkeep of laboratory documentation assessing the risk of activities and assisting with H&S compliance in research laboratories.
As a Scientific Officer youll take on complex local and global challenges using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Heres how youll make it matter:
- Provide scientific and technical operational support for teaching e.g. planning; setup; refreshing; prerunning using and demonstrating equipment; and dismantling of experiments for teaching laboratories.
- Perform regular calibration minor maintenance and service scheduling of all relevant instrumentation and equipment ensuring readiness for practical classes.
- Risk assesses activities conducted by technical staff including the use of chemicals biological reagents and equipment.
- Assist with H&S compliance across the Schools bioscience research laboratories under direction of the responsible research lab managers.
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence ethics and engagement youll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact youll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:
- A degree in biology biomolecular or biomedical science and relevant practical experience or an equivalent combination of education skills and experience.
- Experience working in a PC2 level bioscience teaching laboratory.
- The ability to demonstrate the correct use of laboratory equipment to undergraduate students.
- Demonstrated experience supporting health and safety initiatives that are part of laboratory process and procedure.
What we can offer
There are two continuing full time positions primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multisite University you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $79705 $89416 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $93255 $104617 per annum.
Additional Information :
Why join Griffith
As a valuesled organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities
Griffiths 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).
How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully 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 more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zerotolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
For further information specifically about this role please contact Mr Perry Plummer Technical Manager (Biosciences) at or Dr David Camp Technical Manager at .
For application and recruitment advice please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell Talent Acquisition Partner at .
For application support please contact People Services onand quote reference number REF7713D.
Closing date: Friday 23 May 2025 at 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
