Biotech Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Graduate Program

at VFV Pty Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mitcham, Melbourne VIC

$72,500 per year

A fantastic team environment
Get Experience in critical roles before deciding your career path
Work with Australia's largest Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies

A fantastic team environment
Get Experience in critical roles before deciding your career path
Work with Australia's largest Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies

A great introduction to the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry in Australia. Get experience in critical roles with

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

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Vaccine Research & Development Analyst (Maternity Cover)

at Virbac Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrith, Sydney NSW

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Help care for the animals that care for our planet. Grow your career at a certified Great Place to Work® with flexibility, heart, and purpose.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

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Listed seventeen days ago

Graduate Program

at VFV Pty Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mitcham, Melbourne VIC

$72,500 per year

A fantastic team environment
Get Experience in critical roles before deciding your career path
Work with Australia's largest Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies

A fantastic team environment
Get Experience in critical roles before deciding your career path
Work with Australia's largest Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies

A great introduction to the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry in Australia. Get experience in critical roles with

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

17d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Vaccine Research & Development Analyst (Maternity Cover)

at Virbac Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrith, Sydney NSW

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Help care for the animals that care for our planet. Grow your career at a certified Great Place to Work® with flexibility, heart, and purpose.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

20d ago

Listed two hours ago

Medical Scientist

at Department of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

$73,834 to $111,364 per annum + 12% Super

Process specimens and perform accurate lab testing
Support clinicians with timely diagnostic results
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Process specimens and perform accurate lab testing
Support clinicians with timely diagnostic results
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Join a supportive pathology team and contribute to delivering high-quality diagnostic services. You’ll process specimens, perform laboratory testing,

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

TO2 Laboratory Technician

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dutton Park, Brisbane QLD

AUD 48.10 per hour

Govt TO2 Technical Officer role to Jan 2027 (Agri-Science, Microbial Ecology)
Lab prep, sample processing, media prep, general lab support
Science qual + lab experience; Q Fever vax & driver’s licence required

Govt TO2 Technical Officer role to Jan 2027 (Agri-Science, Microbial Ecology)
Lab prep, sample processing, media prep, general lab support
Science qual + lab experience; Q Fever vax & driver’s licence required

TO2 Technical Officer. Lab prep, sample processing, microbiology work. Science qual + lab exp required. Q Fever vax + driver’s licence.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Chemical Service Technician

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Smithfield, Sydney NSW

AUD 45 - 55 per hour, $44–$45 + super, start ASAP

Manage on-site chemical programmes, ensuring performance and reliability
Carry out water testing, interpret results, and adjust treatments
Troubleshoot plant issues, liaise with operators, and ensure smooth daily ops

Manage on-site chemical programmes, ensuring performance and reliability
Carry out water testing, interpret results, and adjust treatments
Troubleshoot plant issues, liaise with operators, and ensure smooth daily ops

Technical Chemical Service Technician | Site-based | Smithfield | Water treatment & chemical programmes | Global chemicals co.

subClassification: Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Scientist - Transfusions

at Mater Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$44.99 - $60.35hr + Super + Salary Packaging

Increase take-home pay with tax-free Salary Packaging up to $15,900
Join Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation
South Brisbane location with discounted parking and close to public transport

Increase take-home pay with tax-free Salary Packaging up to $15,900
Join Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation
South Brisbane location with discounted parking and close to public transport

Mater Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist to join our Transfusion team to primarily cover evening/ night shifts.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

23h ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Molecular Scientist

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

$5,557.50 - $5,798.90 per fortnight plus super

Career development
Permanent part-time role with shift and on-call opportunities
Apply advanced scientific skills in a 24/7 environment

Career development
Permanent part-time role with shift and on-call opportunities
Apply advanced scientific skills in a 24/7 environment

To provide support in scientific leadership and management to the Supervising Scientist of the Molecular Diagnostic Unit (MDU)/Infectious Diseases

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Scientist - Microbiology

at Canberra Health Services

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Deakin, Canberra ACT

$111639.0 - $120057.0 p.a.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Scientist Microbiology to join Canberra Health Services.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Research Engineer - Software

at OncoRes Medical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

A rare opportunity to help develop a novel, disruptive medical product that will impact the lives of millions of people around the world.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Product Development Technologist (fixed term contract to Dec 2027)

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Are you someone passionate about developing innovative food products and managing projects from concept to launch?

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Laboratory Technician

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

PERSOL APAC is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Medical Scientist Continuous Shift

at Department of Health - Queensland

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)

8d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Research Fellow - Ophthalmology

at The University of Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Full time fixed term for 3 years at Charles Perkins Centre
Contribute to research focused project within the Save Sight Institute
Base Salary $187,960 - $207,069 plus super

Full time fixed term for 3 years at Charles Perkins Centre
Contribute to research focused project within the Save Sight Institute
Base Salary $187,960 - $207,069 plus super

RNA Engineer developing novel oligonucleotide-based therapies targeting metabolic and mitochondrial dysfunction in optic nerve diseases.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Scientist Gr 1 - Biochemistry

at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fitzroy, Melbourne VIC

Salary packaging
Great team culture
Career Progression

Salary packaging
Great team culture
Career Progression

You will work as part of the Biochemistry team to produce accurate, high quality and timely results and reports. You will be responsible for the effic

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

29d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Officer

at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

Great opportunity to join Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute
Up to 17% super and very attractive salary packaging options available
Opportunity to make a real difference

Great opportunity to join Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute
Up to 17% super and very attractive salary packaging options available
Opportunity to make a real difference

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Officer to join the Hill Laboratory in the Infection and Global Health Division at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Research Assistant

at Bayside Health

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Fixed Term – 3 months Part-time: 30.4 hours per fortnight Classification: Medical Scientist Grade 1 Location: Alfred Health Staff benefits

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Laboratory Technician (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) - Environmental

at Assured Environmental

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tennyson, Brisbane QLD

An exciting opportunity to analyse samples to ensure client compliance with environmental regulations.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Technical Officer - Maternity Leave Fixed-Term Contract

at Schreurs & Sons Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devon Meadows, Melbourne VIC

$80,000 – $85,000 per year

Great opportunity for a hands-on role to extend your industry experience
Family-owned company
Outstanding work ethics & culture

Great opportunity for a hands-on role to extend your industry experience
Family-owned company
Outstanding work ethics & culture

Exciting opportunity in agricultural fresh produce farming for a technical officer to join our Quality Assurance Team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Assistant

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

$84599 - $93366 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Contribute to a major grant-funded drug discovery program
Grow your career in a leading health research environment
Make a real impact in neurodegenerative disease research

Contribute to a major grant-funded drug discovery program
Grow your career in a leading health research environment
Make a real impact in neurodegenerative disease research

Support cutting-edge MND research, contributing to life-changing therapies in a collaborative, world-class lab environment.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Product Development Technologist

at Peters Ice Cream

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mulgrave, Melbourne VIC

Successful & innovative global FMCG business with a portfolio of iconic brands
Versatile & challenging projects within a dynamic team
Weekly discount on product, access to subsidised staff canteen, free parking

Successful & innovative global FMCG business with a portfolio of iconic brands
Versatile & challenging projects within a dynamic team
Weekly discount on product, access to subsidised staff canteen, free parking

Leverage your credentials and passion as a Product Technologist for Australia’s leading ice-cream company - Peters Ice-cream

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Postdoc / Research Fellow in Digital Agricultural Futures

at Charles Sturt University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC

$80,046 to $134,965 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation

Research with real impact across regional Australia
Industry-linked, multidisciplinary digital agriculture projects
Relocation opportunity to Mildura, VIC

Research with real impact across regional Australia
Industry-linked, multidisciplinary digital agriculture projects
Relocation opportunity to Mildura, VIC

Shape the future of digital agriculture with impactful regional research. Join us in Mildura with industry-connected projects.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

23h ago

Listed one day ago

Research Officer/Senior Research Officer

at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

Great opportunity to join Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute
Up to 17% super and very attractive salary packaging options available
Opportunity to make a real difference

Great opportunity to join Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute
Up to 17% super and very attractive salary packaging options available
Opportunity to make a real difference

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Officer or Senior Research Officer to join the Hill laboratory at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Process Quality Technologists (Afternoon & Night Shift)

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murarrie, Brisbane QLD

12 month fixed term contract, offering full time hours and entitlements
2 shifts available - Afternoons & Nights
Global organisation with multiple sites across Australia and worldwide

12 month fixed term contract, offering full time hours and entitlements
2 shifts available - Afternoons & Nights
Global organisation with multiple sites across Australia and worldwide

Ideal for manufacturing professionals with strong QA/food safety skills, experienced in RCA, non-conformance, complaints, and process improvement.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Production Technician

at Finisar

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosebery, Sydney NSW

Great location with secure onsite & street parking close to Green Square station
Afternoon shifts (2pm-10pm) with a 15% loading
12 month contract with potential to go permanent

Great location with secure onsite & street parking close to Green Square station
Afternoon shifts (2pm-10pm) with a 15% loading
12 month contract with potential to go permanent

Are you a chemical graduate looking for an entry role or a technician with some experience or knowledge in handling chemicals or using microscopes?

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

9d ago

Listed one day ago