Dates
- Opening Date: 18-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Responsibilities
- Coordinates mammalian cell culture and PCR processes, assists in designing research studies, and applies/instructs others in these techniques.
- Contributes to in vitro research on extracellular vesicle therapeutics and troubleshoots scientific/technical equipment issues.
- Maintains laboratory facilities and equipment, ensuring proper upkeep and functionality.
- Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies, and protocols, while ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals, equipment, and samples/specimens.
- Assists with drafting research documentation, including ethics and funding applications, conducts literature searches and reviews, supports routine team administration, and helps prepare reports, graphs, figures, and presentations on research outcomes at various stages of the research cycle.
- Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor.
Requirements
- Completion of a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, or a related field; or a Diploma with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
- Excellent practical research skills and experience with methodologies and techniques, particularly mammalian cell culture and PCR.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently on routine procedures, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-organised, methodical, and self-motivated, with previous experience in a similar role considered favourable.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, mandatory immunisations (Hepatitis B), etc.
Benefits
- 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
- 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 Associate Professor Joy Wolfram via j.wolfram@uq.edu.au.
- For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
- 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.