Scientific Officer – Anatomy and Pathology

About the role

Griffith University's Technical Partners Health (TPH) is recruiting a Scientific Officer for its Anatomy Facilities team, reporting to the Anatomy Facility Manager. The role supports anatomy and pathology teaching, research and laboratory operations, providing specialist technical expertise to academics, researchers and students while maintaining high standards of laboratory practice and compliance. It is a full-time, continuing position based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan); cross-campus work may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, embalm, maintain and catalogue human anatomical and pathology specimens for teaching, research and outreach.
• Undertake cadaveric dissections and prepare anatomical prosections.
• Provide technical support to academic staff, researchers and students.
• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, resource management and scheduling.
• Support the Body Donation Program in line with legislative, ethical and university requirements.
• Maintain records, databases and documentation on specimens, operations and compliance.
• Deliver laboratory inductions, safety training and technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, risk management and relevant legislation.
• Assist with procurement, monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Support Physiology practical sessions, including set-up, pack-down and consumable inventory.
• Liaise with funeral directors, external organisations, donor families and suppliers.
• Contribute to outreach, workshops, facility tours and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• A health-related degree with relevant practical experience, or an equivalent combination of qualifications, training and expertise.
• Experience with human and other biological materials, including cadaveric dissection and embalming.
• Demonstrated laboratory, technical or scientific support experience in a teaching, research, health or clinical setting.
• Strong organisational skills and accurate record keeping.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, risk management and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence with digital systems and laboratory technologies.
• Unrestricted working rights; sponsorship is not available.

What we offer

• Base salary for a HEW Level 5 of $82,415-$92,456 per year, plus 17% employer superannuation (total package $96,426-$108,174).
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave, including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Internal mobility opportunities.

Applications are made online by 23 November with a covering letter and CV; applicants must state they have unrestricted working rights. Contact the Anatomy Facility Manager for role-specific questions.