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An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Infection and Global Health Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical and operational support for the research in a laboratory or group, with a focus on optimising research productivity
Enable and facilitate research, contributing skills and expertise to projects within the group and with external collaborators, under the general direction of the Laboratory Head or Postdoctoral Scientist
Perform experiments and/or analyses and/or develop methods and theories and accurately record all results to contribute to research as directed
Requirements:
Safe handling of potentially infectious human clinical samples
Development and performance of immunological tests on laboratory platforms including Luminex and ELISA
Demonstrated laboratory research experience in immunological methodology (in particular using Luminex platforms) as part of protocol development or as a contribution to scientific publications
Skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of Luminex platform equipment
Confident working both independently and as part of a team
Proficient in use of Excel/Prism, Powerpoint, Word, LabArchives, R studio
Data analysis and presentation skills of data
Nice to have:
BSc with Honours or Masters in an appropriate area of study, or equivalent
Excellent lab record keeping and organisational skills
Demonstrated laboratory research experience
Basic computer skills and ability to accurately record data, results and the development of new methods and theories
Project management, excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills
Good communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team environment
Ability to work as part of a team using experimental protocols
Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data, methods and theories are accurate, of high-quality and accessible to other researchers
Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable
Willing to take direction and have progress reviewed where required
What we offer:
Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more
12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme