Research Assistant (Genetic Research Services)
Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-43605
UQ Biological Resources
Full-time Fixed-Term position from 02/12/2024 – 03/08/2025 (Maternity Leave Cover Only)
Base salary: $78,944 to $87,750 + 17% superannuation (HEW 5)
Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
Join our team as a Research Assistant at Genetic Research Services! We're seeking a dedicated individual to contribute to our mission of providing high-quality genetic services. You'll work alongside a team of experts to perform various laboratory tasks, including sample preparation, data analysis, and equipment maintenance. Your skills will be essential in supporting UQ's research initiatives and ensuring the success of our genetic analysis services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Efficiently handle sample receipt, preparation, and storage, ensuring accurate tracking and preservation.
- Proficiently perform PCR setup, gel electrophoresis, and data analysis using specialized software.
- Actively contribute to the maintenance, calibration, and upkeep of laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with standards.
- Accurately enter and manipulate data using Excel, and effectively manage data analysis files for efficient access and retrieval.
- Liaise with UQ staff and clients to provide technical support and assistance, contributing to a positive and collaborative research environment.
Information about Genetic Research Services may be accessed on the Biological Resources website.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions & 17.5% annual leave loading
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
About You
To be successful as a Research Assistant for Genetic Research here at UQ, you'll need a strong foundation in science or a related field, along with practical experience in molecular biology techniques. You'll also need excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Your ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high level of accuracy will be essential in this role.
Additionally, experience in genetically modified mice genotyping, DNA Sanger sequencing, and the use of liquid handling robots/technology would be highly advantageous.
If you think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you!
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leanne Clarke - Manager, Genotyping Facility, at leanne.clarke@uq.edu.au
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ criteria
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: 25/10/2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R- 43605).
Acknowledgment of Country:
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
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UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
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