Scientific Officer

Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

We are seeking a passionate Scientific Officer to become part of a dynamic team that's providing laboratory services and scientific support to staff and students in the Health Group teaching programs. The Scientific Officer will work closely with the Technical Partners Team, Team Leaders, Technical Managers under the supervision of the Team Leader Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Cell Biology and collaboratively with other professional staff applying both expertise and judgement to provide a comprehensive range of technical support within Technical Partners Health.

You will value continuous improvement and have a willingness to learn, develop and update skills, highly organised and enthusiastic, handle direction and multiple tasks concurrently, be flexible, and readily adapt to changing work requirements and demands, pay attention to detail, diplomatic and thrive working in a culture that supports authentic and respectful interactions, a team player who is trustworthy, civil and cooperative, within a workplace that is safe, inclusive and equitable and work with a positive team of professionals to provide high quality technical support.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (until the 1st November 2024), full time position and is primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus.

The full time equivalent base salary for a Scientific Officer will be HEW 5 range $76,236 - $85,525 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $89,196 - $100,064 per annum.

You will also have completed a Health or Science degree, within the disciplines of Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry in Biological Systems, Cells, Tissues and Regulation or Genes and Diseases, with relevant laboratory experience; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

• 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 staff assistance scheme.

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.

How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the Qualifications listed above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

Click here to view the Position Description.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact Dr Lirio Calderon-Gomez, Technical Manager for the Laboratory and Practical Experience Technical Partners Health team on ***************@griffith.edu.au.

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4*** on REF5136B.

Closing date: Tuesday, 14th May 2024 at 5pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.