Entry Level Scientist Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jun 2026

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Laboratory Assistant

This is a Contract/Temp job

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in laboratory work, environmental monitoring/ occupational hygiene.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed five hours ago

Research Assistant

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 Assistant to join the Immunity Division (Naik Laboratory) at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5h ago

Listed eight days ago

Laboratory Assistant

at Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cooma, Tumut, Snowy & Monaro NSW

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in laboratory work, environmental monitoring/ occupational hygiene.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Research Assistant

at Edith Cowan University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Joondalup, Perth WA

$87,004 - $96,681 pa + 17% Superannuation

Great workplace culture
Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated
Great campus location with parking

Great workplace culture
Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated
Great campus location with parking

Join a leading cancer research team as a lab assistant—drive experiments, analyse data, support operations, and train others. Ideal for skilled grads

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed five hours ago

QA Associate x2

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tullamarine, Melbourne VIC

AUD 50 - 51 per hour

Open to WHVs with quality/validation experience within a GMP environment
Multiple positions available
Immediate start

Open to WHVs with quality/validation experience within a GMP environment
Multiple positions available
Immediate start

Join global pharmaceutical company to support onsite quality walkthroughs and review of records in manufacturing, QC and warehouse operations

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5h ago

Listed one day ago

HP3 Continuous Shift Multiskilled Scientist

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Redcliffe, Brisbane QLD

$39.86 - $58.69 per hour plus super

Work across haematology, chemistry and transfusion disciplines
Participate in a 24/7 hospital laboratory service
Gain experience in a multidisciplinary pathology environment

Work across haematology, chemistry and transfusion disciplines
Participate in a 24/7 hospital laboratory service
Gain experience in a multidisciplinary pathology environment

Deliver multidisciplinary pathology services within a 24-hour hospital laboratory.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Technical Officer

at Western Sydney Local Health District

This is a Contract/Temp job

Westmead, Sydney NSW

$34.59 - $49.82 per hour

Work in a leading research and diagnostic laboratory environment
Contribute to scientific discovery and patient outcomes
Join a collaborative team at Westmead Hospital

Work in a leading research and diagnostic laboratory environment
Contribute to scientific discovery and patient outcomes
Join a collaborative team at Westmead Hospital

Manage laboratory investigations, validate results and support cutting-edge research in a dynamic diagnostic and scientific environment.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19h ago

Listed three days ago

TO3 Technical Officer

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

AUD 60.05 per hour

Government organisation
High likelihood of extension beyond September
Some flexibility to work from home once trained

Government organisation
High likelihood of extension beyond September
Some flexibility to work from home once trained

Support sustainable fisheries using marine science, data, and digital systems. Work on vessel tracking, quota monitoring, and industry engagement.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Research & Development Assistant/Associate

at SpeeDx Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eveleigh, Sydney NSW

An exciting position as a Research Assistant/Associate is now available at SpeeDx!

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

19d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Medical Laboratory Science - Research Assistant

at Metro South Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$79,051 to $116,189 per annum + Super

Contribute to cutting-edge tissue and AI research projects
Gain hands-on experience in clinical and laboratory research
Work alongside leading researchers, scientists and clinicians

Contribute to cutting-edge tissue and AI research projects
Gain hands-on experience in clinical and laboratory research
Work alongside leading researchers, scientists and clinicians

Join Queensland Tissue Bank and support innovative tissue research, AI projects and product development that help improve healthcare outcomes.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Laboratory Analyst – Inorganic / Trace Element Sample Preparation

at Bayside Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

Australian Government scientific laboratory, Macquarie Park Location
Hands-on trace element sample preparation role
Australian citizenship required, Baseline clearance process applies

Australian Government scientific laboratory, Macquarie Park Location
Hands-on trace element sample preparation role
Australian citizenship required, Baseline clearance process applies

Hands-on Inorganic Laboratory Analyst role in North Ryde, focused on trace element sample prep. Australian citizenship required.

Recruited byMichael Burne

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed five days ago

Research Officer Weed Biocontrol

at Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Orange, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW

Lead research directly reducing the risk of invasive weeds across NSW landscapes
Identify and develop effective biocontrol solutions for priority weeds in NSW
Engage with various stakeholders for approval of new weed biocontrol agents

Lead research directly reducing the risk of invasive weeds across NSW landscapes
Identify and develop effective biocontrol solutions for priority weeds in NSW
Engage with various stakeholders for approval of new weed biocontrol agents

Lead and deliver weed research and innovative biocontrol solutions to support evidence-based weed management across NSW.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Assistant, Research & Development

at Vestacy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

You’ll work closely with the local R&D team to provide operational support across Vestacy brand activities in the ANZ market and help drive innovation

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

9d ago

Listed fifteen days ago