Science Entry Level 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 nine 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)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Laboratory Assistant

at Protech NQ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

AUD 43.98 per hour

Join a local council laboratory team with competitive pay and excellent career development opportunities.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed thirteen 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)

13h ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed thirteen 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)

13h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Laboratory Technician

at Cranbrook School

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bellevue Hill, Sydney NSW

Independent school in Sydney's eastern suburbs
Excellent working environment
Staff benefits: daily catered lunch, Fitness Passport, discount health insurance

Independent school in Sydney's eastern suburbs
Excellent working environment
Staff benefits: daily catered lunch, Fitness Passport, discount health insurance

Join our Science Department in a temporary parental leave cover role from Term 3, 2026 to the end of Term 1, 2027

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12h ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

APS 3 level Laboratory Analyst

at HOBAN Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW

$48.00 - $49.00 p.h. + 12%Superannuation

Laboratory Analyst role in North Ryde using ICP-MS/OES. Work on environmental, food & pharma samples in a high-performing lab team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13h 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 twenty 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)

20d 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 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 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 eight days ago

Chemist

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kooragang, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Industrial Chemist / Hands-on Warehouse Role
Well known waste management company
Full Time Hours, Monday – Friday, Causal, Perm potential

Industrial Chemist / Hands-on Warehouse Role
Well known waste management company
Full Time Hours, Monday – Friday, Causal, Perm potential

Leading Australian Waste Management Company | Casual Ongoing Role | Based in Warehouse | Testing Chemicals | Perm potential

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Documentation Officer

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carole Park, Brisbane QLD

AUD 42 per hour

Manage & maintain critical quality & manufacturing documentation
Support compliance, audit & continuous improvement
Ongoing Monday–Friday role with potential for permanent employment

Manage & maintain critical quality & manufacturing documentation
Support compliance, audit & continuous improvement
Ongoing Monday–Friday role with potential for permanent employment

Documentation Officer (Pharma) Maintain GMP/GxP-compliant documentation, support quality systems, & ensure accurate records

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Graduate Business Analyst - R&D

at Gallant Collective

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

An entry-level/global transformation analyst role for someone from a scientific or food product background who wants to move into business systems

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Research Fellow in Community Ecology / Spatial Ecology

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

Fully funded three-year postdoc in community and spatial ecology
Lead a flagship large-scale intertidal field experiment
Develop your independent research profile

Fully funded three-year postdoc in community and spatial ecology
Lead a flagship large-scale intertidal field experiment
Develop your independent research profile

Lead innovative coastal field experiments and quantitative ecological research to understand the rules structuring marine biodiversity across space.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Microbiology QC Analyst

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadmeadows, Melbourne VIC

Based in Northern suburbs
Experience as a QC Analyst within a GMP environment required
12-month contract

Based in Northern suburbs
Experience as a QC Analyst within a GMP environment required
12-month contract

Join global pharmaceutical company to assist with testing of samples and analysis of results within microbiology lab

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

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