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Scientific officer (perth)

Perth
The University Of Queensland
Posted: 5 October
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Scientific Officer

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The University of Queensland

About This Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced

Scientific Officer

to join our world-leading School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on a continuing basis.

Located at our Dutton Park campus, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join a premier laboratory and provide specialist scientific and technical support to enhance high quality teaching laboratory operations at the facility. This is your chance to create an exceptional student experience and contribute to the education of future generations!

Key Responsibilities

Prepare equipment, instruments, demonstrations and any other technical materials needed to support practical and tutorial classes.

Maintain the laboratories and equipment in a clean and functional state.

Provide technical support to academic staff in the development and testing of new practicals.

Participate in demonstrator/tutor training for practicals, including safety aspects and experimental procedures.

Maintain and monitor stock levels of consumables and chemicals, and raise orders as required to ensure suitable stock levels are available for teaching laboratories.

Monitor conduct within the teaching laboratories to ensure adherence to safe operating practices and procedures and report appropriately.

Draft, update and revise safe operating procedures, chemical labelling practices and procedures, safety data sheets and risk assessments on a regular basis.

About You

Completion of a relevant degree level qualification in Science, Pharmacy or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Demonstrated laboratory knowledge and skills encompassing a range of laboratory equipment.

Demonstrated knowledge in the discipline of Pharmacy and knowledge of relevant courses and programs of study or the capability to quickly acquire such knowledge.

Demonstrated knowledge of the major areas of laboratory safety such as safety data sheets (SDS), chemical and drug labelling and risk assessment.

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Ability to work independently on routine procedures.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Please note, you must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

About UQ Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

17% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

Access to health and wellness programs and UQ Sports facilities

Affordable parking with in office café and healthcare clinic

Opportunities for career development and progression

Questions For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sue Therkelsen at s.therkelsen@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number in the subject line.

Want to Apply? We Welcome Applications From All Individuals And Are Committed To An Inclusive And Accessible Recruitment Process. To Be Considered, Please Ensure You Upload

Resume

Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We\'re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We\'re committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 6 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-55947).

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

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📌 Scientific Officer
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Perth

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