Technical Officer

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

A degree in pharmaceutical science, pharmacy, chemistry or a related field, with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education or training.

Demonstrated experience in a teaching, research or industry laboratory environment, with the ability to independently manage laboratory activities and provide technical advice.

Experience preparing, testing and quality-checking laboratory materials, equipment and practical activities, including supporting the development of new laboratory methods or experiments.

Strong knowledge of laboratory health and safety requirements, including chemical and hazardous materials management, SOPs, risk controls, inductions and compliance documentation.

Experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting complex laboratory equipment, including method development and maintaining accurate technical and compliance records. Experience using pharmacy-related systems or databases, including simulated pharmacy software such as FRED, would be advantageous.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

your current CV

a cover letter

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 27 September 2026

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493436) :

Georgia Borg Talent Acquisition Officer +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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