Food Laboratory Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed eighteen days ago

Lab Technician - Microbiology (testing & sampling food/dairy)

at Randstad Sourceright AU

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

$40 per hour + super

$40.23ph + super & overtime rates.
6 month contract - with a view to extend. Temp to Perm available.
Port Melbourne location.

$40.23ph + super & overtime rates.
6 month contract - with a view to extend. Temp to Perm available.
Port Melbourne location.

Testing food & dairy samples for a leading FMCG company.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed eight days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobart TAS

$40.23/hr (incl. casual loading)

ASAP Start
Casual contract for 4 weeks covering leave
Must be able to work across day and afternoon shifts

ASAP Start
Casual contract for 4 weeks covering leave
Must be able to work across day and afternoon shifts

Routine analysis of samples using microbiological and chemical techniques. Sample collection. Follow GMP standards.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Method Development Officer

at Agrifood Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Werribee, Melbourne VIC

Want to work in a fast paced environment with on going challenges and the opportunity to grow your scientific knowledge? Then this could be for you

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Quality Assurance Officer

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richlands, Brisbane QLD

AUD 41.12 per hour

Graduates welcome to apply!
Chance of extension beyond 4-6 week period
Free onsite parking

Graduates welcome to apply!
Chance of extension beyond 4-6 week period
Free onsite parking

Ensuring product quality and food safety through hands-on testing, audits, and sensory analysis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Laboratory Operations Officer

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

AUD 50 - 51 per hour

Australian Government laboratory supporting national measurement standards
Laboratory Operations Officer role within environmental and food testing
Ongoing contract based in North Ryde

Australian Government laboratory supporting national measurement standards
Laboratory Operations Officer role within environmental and food testing
Ongoing contract based in North Ryde

Join a leading government laboratory as a Laboratory Operations Officer, supporting accredited environmental and food testing.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Scientific Assistant - Molecular Microbiology

at Mater Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$35.74 - $37.46 p/hr + super + leading benefits

Opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Mater
Access not-for-profit Salary Packaging & ongoing professional development
Join Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation

Opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Mater
Access not-for-profit Salary Packaging & ongoing professional development
Join Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation

Mater Pathology are seeking Scientific Assistant to join our team for a 10-month maximum-term opportunity.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Quality Control Technician

at Mauri

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ballarat, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC

Pro Rata Base Salary + Super

Work with cutting-edge technology and highly advanced equipment
Supportive team environment with training provided
Full-time contract opportunity

Work with cutting-edge technology and highly advanced equipment
Supportive team environment with training provided
Full-time contract opportunity

Learn and contribute to product quality at Mauri's newest flour mill!

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Laboratory Analyst Level III (Chemistry Inorganics)

at Merieux Nutrisciences Asure Quality (Australia)

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

Hands-on role where your testing, analysis, and data interpretation
Manage exciting projects such as webinars, social media campaigns, website
Supportive team with opportunities for career growth and skill development

Hands-on role where your testing, analysis, and data interpretation
Manage exciting projects such as webinars, social media campaigns, website
Supportive team with opportunities for career growth and skill development

Pivotal role in ensuring food safety and public health

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed one day ago

Laboratory Specimen Processing Clerk

at Bayside Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities
Great Staff Benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Salary Packaging

Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities
Great Staff Benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Salary Packaging

* Permanent - Part Time at 32 hrs per f/n * Grade 1 Administrator * Staff Benefits: Salary Packaging

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Laboratory Technician

at MPI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$35 – $38 per hour + super

16-24 hours per week
Work between 8am-5pm across 2-3 days
Weekly pay + super on all hours worked

16-24 hours per week
Work between 8am-5pm across 2-3 days
Weekly pay + super on all hours worked

Great opportunity for recent school leavers or candidates with Year 12 science studies looking to gain hands-on experience in the mining.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18h ago

Listed one day ago

Laboratory Technician

at Mineral Resources Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Base Salary + Site Allowance + Roster Allowance

An exciting opportunity grow, diversify and challenge your skills
Play a critical role in supporting our high performing teams & achieving results
Access to a range of benefits and discounts

An exciting opportunity grow, diversify and challenge your skills
Play a critical role in supporting our high performing teams & achieving results
Access to a range of benefits and discounts

This role will be on a 7 days on / 7 nights on / 7 days off roster, on a 6 month fixed term contract.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Medical Scientist Continuous Shift

at Department of Health - Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD

$3,030.00 - $4,453.50 per fortnight plus super

Work across multiple pathology disciplines in one laboratory
Join a collaborative 24/7 scientific team environment
Contribute to critical diagnostic services across Wide Bay

Work across multiple pathology disciplines in one laboratory
Join a collaborative 24/7 scientific team environment
Contribute to critical diagnostic services across Wide Bay

Deliver multidisciplinary pathology services within a 24/7 hospital laboratory environment.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Graduate microbiologist

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

AUD 40 per hour

Full time hours
Graduates welcome to apply
Positive team culture

Full time hours
Graduates welcome to apply
Positive team culture

Graduate microbiologist with a food or pharmaceutical degree wanted to join a dynamic Melbourne team.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed one day ago

Quality Control Administrator

at Labourpower Commercial

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ingleburn, Sydney NSW

$35 - $36 p.h. + + super

Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.00pm
Immediate Start
Ingleburn location

Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.00pm
Immediate Start
Ingleburn location

Global Manufacturer - Quality Control Admin - Ingleburn - Temp to Perm

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Analytical Chemist, Food Safety

at Bayside Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Federal Government laboratory, Port Melbourne location
LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS and food residue analysis focus
6-month full-time contract with 12-month extension option

Federal Government laboratory, Port Melbourne location
LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS and food residue analysis focus
6-month full-time contract with 12-month extension option

Analytical Chemist contract in Port Melbourne. LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS, food residue testing and NATA lab experience highly regarded.

Recruited byMichael Burne

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Laboratory and Technical Support Officer

at JCU: James Cook University, Australia

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

5 weeks of annual recreation leave, 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers
Up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Monday - Friday work roster

5 weeks of annual recreation leave, 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers
Up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Monday - Friday work roster

Support immersive, high‑quality clinical education through hands‑on technical expertise in laboratory-based teaching.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Packaging Technologist (12-month Fixed-term Contract)

at Simplot

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mentone, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Be part of Simplot and iconic brands Aussies love: Birds Eye, Leggo's, John West
12‑month FTC in a supportive, values‑led business
Drive sustainability & value improvement initiatives

Be part of Simplot and iconic brands Aussies love: Birds Eye, Leggo's, John West
12‑month FTC in a supportive, values‑led business
Drive sustainability & value improvement initiatives

Join Simplot as a Packaging Technologist shaping innovative, sustainable packaging for iconic FMCG brands.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed six days ago