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Senior Research Assistant, Rapid Response Vaccine Pipeline

The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus Similar Jobs

Closing: 10-Sep-2024 Expired

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Salary

Base salary will be in the range $89,861.38 - $96,402.32 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct high quality laboratory work within an established research group focusing on vaccine development
Undertakes advanced elements of research, in accordance with the scientific/research discipline of molecular biology, biotechnology and immunology.
Thorough recording of results using an electronic lab book format
Standard procedures involving laboratory mice including immunisations, blood draws and sacrifice
Ensures a high standard of research housekeeping, waste disposal, sample storage, and chemical/specimen/sample inventory management.
Assists with developing a proactive safety culture and implements continuous improvement.
Assists with the development of research/analytical protocols.
Performs standard maintenance of instruments/equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Ensures compliance with approved ethics protocols.
Contributes to research outputs, joint preparation, and authorship of reports/manuscripts.
Records and documents outcomes from experiments.
Assists with designing complex research studies.
Other duties, as reasonable directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Completion of a relevant degree in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology or related field with subsequent experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated experience with the general techniques of molecular biology including cloning, protein expression, purification, ELISA and mammalian cell culture
Experience in animal handling and research involving animals
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Ability to take instructions and receive feedback in a fast paced and high pressure environment.
Well organised with thorough attention to detail in the recording of research methods and results
Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness and integrity
Detailed knowledge of legislative requirements and operating procedures for major areas of research and scientific safety such as quarantine procedures, waste disposal, labelling and risk assessment.
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.

Benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements
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
UQ Study for Staff
On campus childcare options
Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options

Notes

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Keith Chappell – k.chappell@uq.edu.au
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-42337) in the subject line.
Applications close 10 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42337). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for September.