Laboratory Assistants (casual)

About us:

Celebrating over 30 years, CMAX is Australia’s longest running and most experienced clinical trial unit conducting successful world-leading research for local and international clients, specialising in a range of early-phase trials and first-in-human studies.

We are proud to be a key contributor in the advancement of global medicines and technologies - from vaccines and pain control to early warning bio-devices and hormone replacement therapies, these are just a few of the many research areas for which CMAX has provided clinical trial services.

Employing more than 400 staff, CMAX is a 78-bed clinical trials unit, with a database of more than 70,000 clinical trial participants, and utilising state-of-the-art facilities, we are primely positioned, opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and part of the Adelaide BioMed City precinct.

About the role:

CMAX is currently seeking Laboratory Assistants to work on a casual basis, shifts will include after business hours and weekends. As a member of the Laboratory Team, the Laboratory Assistant will provide assistance in a range of technical tasks under the guidance and supervision of the Laboratory Manager and/or Laboratory Supervisors, to conduct its clinical studies to a high standard of quality as required by relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulations and guidelines.

The successful person will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the collection, processing, storage and sorting of biological samples and completion of required documentation;

• Assist in preparing biological samples for dispatch (as required);

• Performing and documenting laboratory equipment maintenance activities;

• Housekeeping of laboratory areas;

• Monitor and notify of order requirements for laboratory supplies;

• Participate in training activities (as required).

Please note: our laboratory work does not involve any diagnostic or bioanalytical analysis on site. 

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant science or health care discipline would be highly regarded or equivalent experience inclusive of on the job training;

• Demonstrated general knowledge of the standards, procedures, regulations and standards relating to the conduct of clinical studies including ICH GCP;

• Be an enthusiastic self-starter;

• Have excellent interpersonal and team skills;

• Proven excellent attention to detail and computer competency;

• Ability to multitask and adapt to changes in priorities;

• Available to work out of business hours on weekends and week days as well as work night shift.

Please note: For training purposes, the initial period will require you work day shifts.

Why join CMAX?

At CMAX, your work will directly support the development of new medicines and healthcare technologies. You will be joining an experienced and respected clinical research organisation that offers:

• A knowledgeable, collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team;

• A modern clinical research facility in the heart of Adelaide’s BioMed City precinct;

• The opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the future of healthcare.

Successful candidates must have had, or be willing to undertake, vaccination for Hep B - this is a mandatory requirement when dealing with biological samples.

If you are interested in this opportunity, then please apply by sending your application letter and CV via the Apply Now function, applications close on Sunday 20 September 2026.

Only experienced candidates with approved rights to work full time without restrictions in Australia will be shortlisted for this role.

Please note that we may be conducting interviews during the advertisement period and retain the right to withdraw the advert should we select a successful applicant prior to the closing date.