Scientific Attendant
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Posted on:
09-10-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Scientific Attendant to support teaching and research in the School of Environment and Sciences Gold Coast laboratories. The position will be primarily supporting teaching activities and on occasion also assisting in research laboratories and engagement activities. The role also includes the upkeep of laboratory documentation and assisting with H&S compliance.
As a Scientific Attendant you will take on complex challenges using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Heres how youll make it matter:
- Provide technical operations support to the work area including set-up and dismantling of experiments the preparation of reagents and samples for teaching laboratories and assisting preparations for field trips.
- Assist with regular calibration minor maintenance and service scheduling of all relevant instrumentation and equipment ensuring readiness for practical classes.
- Obtain quotes and purchase labware and consumables required for undergraduate practicals and core facilities through the universitys procurement systems.
- Assist in the update of associated laboratory documentation including laboratory resource statements risk assessments instrument manuals and standard operating protocols.
- Provide administrative laboratory support including managing inventories of equipment glassware and specimens.
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:
- An Associate Diploma in a science related area or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Ability to learn and apply techniques for preparing reagents handling samples and setting up/dismantling experiments to support teaching and fieldwork activities.
- Experience or willingness to develop skills in maintaining calibrating and scheduling service for laboratory equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Experience or capacity to learn inventory management procurement processes and updating laboratory documentation such as risk assessments.
- Understanding of or interest in learning health and safety practices in laboratory environments with a proactive approach to supporting outreach and engagement events.
- An Australian Drivers Licence (Open or Provisional)
What we can offer
This is a continuing full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site 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 4 range $73623 - $77680 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $86139 - $90886 per annum.
Additional Information :
Why join Griffith
As a values-led 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 zero-tolerance 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 Ryan Stewart Technical Manager (Gold Coast) at .
For application and recruitment advice please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell Talent Acquisition Partner at .
For application support please contact the Corporate Services Service Centre onand quote reference number REF8681G.
Closing date: Thursday 23 October 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 :
Full-time
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- Computer Literacy
- Guest Services
- Cash Handling
- Commercial Cleaning
About Company
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