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Research Assistant

The University of Western Australia
QEII Medical Centre / SCGH, Perth, Australia
Research AssistantMolecular TechniquesGenomic SequencingPatient RecruitmentSample ProcessingNucleic AcidsChIP-SeqCUT&TAGQualitative ResearchQuantitative Research
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Dates
  • Opening Date: 03-Oct-2024
  • Closing Date: 28-Nov-2024

Location
  • QEII Medical Centre / SCGH, Perth, Australia

Salary
  • Base salary range: $74,450 – $79,085 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

Responsibilities
  • Assist with molecular and next-generation sequencing processing of samples.
  • Provide support and help liaise with clinical staff for patient recruitment, sample collection and initial stages of sample processing.
  • Prepare patient samples (blood and saliva) for genomic sequencing.

Requirements
  • Year 12 or equivalent competency.
  • Relevant research experience in conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research in human disease.
  • Experience with a range of molecular techniques including extraction of, and analysis of nucleic acids.
  • Knowledge of epigenetic regulation of histone modification.
  • Strong lab experience in ChIP-Seq and/or CUT&TAG.
  • Some after hours work may be required.

Benefits
  • Flexible working options considered.
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
  • 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
  • Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Notes
  • This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.