Evolve is Australia's leading scientific and technical recruitment agency

All Evolve recruiters are degree-qualified scientists who have experience working in the Scientific industry, meaning they have deep and genuine professional networks to draw upon when filling roles. Our staff tenure is exceptional, with the average currently standing at over 7 years. You will not find a better scientific or technical recruitment partner in Australia.

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Our Recruitment Services

OUR RECRUITMENT SERVICES

We offer you a truly flexible recruitment service that we tailor to your needs, including:

  • Temporary / labour hire of scientific and technical staff (entry level to management)
  • Recruitment of permanent scientific and technical staff (entry level to management)
  • Executive search (science and related fields)
  • Payroll service
  • Recruitment technologies, such as candidate video CVs and interviews
Reputation Background

A reputation of integrity & commitment

Tailored Recruitment Solutions from Subject Matter Experts

We work exclusively with professionals who specialise in scientific and technical industries, and our consultants have a wealth of first-hand expertise, meaning clients can rest assured that with our support, they will secure the candidates they need.

Over a decade of local resourcing experience

We have worked with Australia's leading scientific and technical companies, and what makes us stand out is our commitment to integrity, relationships, and results you can count on. Our approachable, dependable service guarantees to change the way you feel about recruitment!

Why work with Evolve Scientific for your Recruitment needs?

First-hand industry expertise

First-hand industry expertise

Our recruitment consultants are degree qualified scientists with real industry experience - often having done the jobs they are recruiting for!

Unrivalled Scientific talent networks

Unrivalled Scientific talent networks

Our experienced consultants have built strong relationships and are experts in their field and the art of recruitment; they will draw upon their personal and professional networks.

Flexible, authentic service

Flexible, authentic service

We pride ourselves on delivering a friendly, superior service and will support you with all roles, from entry level to executive recruitment.

Award-winning legacy

Award-winning legacy

We have been accredited by the Seek SARA Awards as Agency of the Year and Recruitment Leader of the Year.

Latest Jobs

Manufacturing & OperationsFood & FMCG
Machine Operator - Night Shift
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Derrimut, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role:Beverage manufacturingBased in the Western suburbs of MelbourneCasual, ongoing contract12hr night shift (6pm-6am)7-day fortnight roster Duties:Forklift operationEnsure machinery is running smoothlyAssist in cleaning, changeover, line start upMaintain batch documentationPerform adjustments and changes to production equipment if requiredFollow GMP standards Skills/experience:Current forklift license (MUST)Previous machine operating experience in a GMP environmentPrevious experience in beverage manufacturing will be highly regardedExcellent communication and attention to detail Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Chantelle or Linda on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Food & FMCG
Laboratory Technical Support
Type:
Casual
Location:
Richlands, Queensland, Australia

About the Role:Our client is a national food and beverage manufacturer of globally renowned brands. With sites based across Australia, their Brisbane site is seeking a Laboratory Technical Support Officer to assist with testing, validation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment. This is a casual role, for approximately 2 months, with hours varying week to week.Graduates welcome to apply!  Duties may include, but are not limited to: Basic laboratory testing such as pH, conductivity, density and basic titrationsData entry and reportingParticipate in validation projectsAssist with identification of problems and non-conformances within the manufacturing process Skills & Experience:To be considered for this position, applicants will require:A Degree in a Science disciplineExperience in a QA/QC role within the manufacturing/FMCG environment is desirableExperience operating and maintaining basic lab equipment is desirableA demonstrated high level of communication, interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to work independentlyA positive can-do attitudeYour own reliable vehicle (this company is not located near public transport) Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Steph on 07 31750680. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyChemical Manufacturing
Chemist
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Jacana, Victoria, Australia

About the role- The company is a well-known and recognised pharmaceutical organisationlocated in the Northern suburbs of MelbourneMonday to Friday with standard working hours Flexibility to do weekend work sometimes. About your duties - Performing physical and chemical bench testing of pharmaceutical packaging/products, including but not limited to chromatography, precipitation and HPLCCalibrating laboratory instrumentsAssisting with the set-up of instrumentationGeneral laboratory housekeepingAbout you - A Bachelor degree majoring in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology with demonstrated completed subjects in Chemistry.Enthusiasm to learnStrong attention to detailOutstanding communication skills – both written and verbalRecent graduates with a strong understanding and practical experience with Chemistry techniques are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided for motivated candidates.  Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyOtherFood & FMCG
QC Analyst
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Casual
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About the role –Short term contract roles Several roles across various FMCG, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics industriesMonday to Friday with standard working hoursAbout your duties in the QC Micro team -Water sampling and testingEnvironmental swabbing and collecting samples in cleanroomsLabelling and sorting of samples using electronic data entry systemData entry into LIMSGeneral laboratory maintenanceMaintenance of GMP regulationsAbout your duties in the QC Chem team -Carry out analysis of bulk and finished products (e.g. HPLC, UV-Vis, GC)Industry experience of method development and validation using HPLC/GCCalibration and maintenance of laboratory equipmentWater sampling and data trendingColour testingPrepare and follow company SOPsOther duties as requiredAbout you:A Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food or equivalent fieldPrevious experience within the pharmaceutical, FMCG, cosmetics industryStrong attention to detailExcellent time management and organisational skillsOverall, a great attitude and willingness to go above and beyondApply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Manufacturing & OperationsEnvironmentalOtherTrades & Services
Sample preparation technician
Type:
Casual
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Werribee, Victoria, Australia

Multiple positions available, including day and afternoon shifts starting between 6am-11am with 8hrs shifts.About the role This role will involve routine soil preparation to support the testing department. Your responsibilities may include:Grinding/milling of soil and plant samplesProfiling and sorting of incoming samplesGeneral housekeepingloud and dusty enviroment, PPE will be providedData entry and following protocolsFull time position for 6+ monthsPrevious experience is not necessary so if you have an enthusiastic and flexible attitude and are able to work well in a team then apply now!Candidates must have a car as the site is not easily accessible by public transport. About the companyThis large environmental testing facility requires the assistance of Evolve to source multiple reliable Process Workers for their Soil Milling team.This position has become available due to an increase in their workload.This position is on an ongoing contract and for the right person could lead into long-term employment.Day shift and afternoon shifts available. Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Chantelle on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Environmental
Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Werribee, Victoria, Australia

About the role:Graduate level role; it will involve routine and repetitive sample preparation and testing in a soil testing facilityCasual contractMonday to Friday with standard working hoursCandidates must have a car.FRESH GRADUATES WELCOME TO APPLY AS FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDEDMust be flexible to do either day/afternoon shiftsAbout your duties:Preparation of samples from customersBasic wet chemistry preparationsCalibrating Laboratory instrumentsGeneral housekeeping.About you:To be successful in this position you will have a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)/Cert IV or an equivalent degree that incorporates some Chemistry subjects.Recent science graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided.You will be a quality-focused individual with excellent attention to detail, have good communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
QC Chemist
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia

About the Company/role:Our client, a well-known TGA-licensed radiopharmaceutical manufacturer, is currently searching for a QC Chemist to work on a permanent basis on an early morning shift within their production facility. Reporting into the Production Manager, this role is essential for our client’s day-to-day quality functions, including product sample analysis and reporting. Responsibilities include:Testing of raw materials and finished productsConduct routine physical and chemical testing - HPLC, GC, TLC etc.Enter and maintain accurate records of all tested products.Understand and keep current with all laboratory safety, quality and reporting techniques. Assisting in compounding and dispensing of products when requiredAs this role is a permanent opportunity, candidates are required to hold permanent residency as a minimum. The hours for this role are 4am-12pm, candidates with access to their own vehicle and an unrestricted driver’s licence will be highly regarded. Initial training period will be 8am-4pm.  Skills & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related fieldExperience working within a chemical or analytical lab performing QC testingExperience working within sterile manufacturing is desirableProven ability to work within a fast-paced environmentPositive can-do attitude and a proven ability to show initiativeAccess to own transport required and an unrestricted driver’s license is preferred Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Nikita on sydney@evolvescientific.com.au.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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MiningEnvironmental
Sample Preparation Technician
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Bundoora, Victoria, Australia

We are proud to be partnering with Rio Tinto who operates across 6 continents. Exploration, discovery and innovation are at the heart of this organisation. Their employees are considered as their most powerful asset and therefore are rewarded with opportunity and an open and diverse culture.We are seeking a Sample Preparation Technician with high attention to detail to join the team at the research facility based in Bundoora, VIC.About the role:Casual on-going contractFull-time hours, Mon-FriNormal business hoursOnsite parking available and easily accesbile via public transport Duties:Preparation and processing of mineral samples using a range of techniquesAccurate preparation of multiple sample batchesEnsure labels and sample numbers are correctEnsure no cross-contamination in the laboratoryFollowing SOPsGeneral housekeepingWork safely within Rio Tinto's guidelines and standards Skills/experience:Certificate IV in Laboratory TechniquesPrevious experience in a laboratory environment is idealExcellent time management and communicationHigh attention to detail and ability to multitaks Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
APPLY
Manufacturing & OperationsFood & FMCG
Machine Operator - Night Shift
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Derrimut, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role:Beverage manufacturingBased in the Western suburbs of MelbourneCasual, ongoing contract12hr night shift (6pm-6am)7-day fortnight roster Duties:Forklift operationEnsure machinery is running smoothlyAssist in cleaning, changeover, line start upMaintain batch documentationPerform adjustments and changes to production equipment if requiredFollow GMP standards Skills/experience:Current forklift license (MUST)Previous machine operating experience in a GMP environmentPrevious experience in beverage manufacturing will be highly regardedExcellent communication and attention to detail Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Chantelle or Linda on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
APPLY
Food & FMCG
Laboratory Technical Support
Type:
Casual
Location:
Richlands, Queensland, Australia

About the Role:Our client is a national food and beverage manufacturer of globally renowned brands. With sites based across Australia, their Brisbane site is seeking a Laboratory Technical Support Officer to assist with testing, validation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment. This is a casual role, for approximately 2 months, with hours varying week to week.Graduates welcome to apply!  Duties may include, but are not limited to: Basic laboratory testing such as pH, conductivity, density and basic titrationsData entry and reportingParticipate in validation projectsAssist with identification of problems and non-conformances within the manufacturing process Skills & Experience:To be considered for this position, applicants will require:A Degree in a Science disciplineExperience in a QA/QC role within the manufacturing/FMCG environment is desirableExperience operating and maintaining basic lab equipment is desirableA demonstrated high level of communication, interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to work independentlyA positive can-do attitudeYour own reliable vehicle (this company is not located near public transport) Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Steph on 07 31750680. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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