Research Assistant, Grade 1/2

2 months ago


Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

**Company Description** Here, you can make it matter.**
Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 300,000 graduates.

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics brings together Griffith’s formidable strengths in biomedical research. By combining the outstanding discovery and translational research, infrastructure, and training expertise of the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, the Institute for Glycomics and biomedical teams from within the former Menzies Health Institute Queensland we will deliver real and immediate impacts locally and globally, transforming the lives of people around the world, especially those in disadvantaged communities.

We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant to join the Laboratory of Vaccines for the Developing World at the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Assist in the development and maintenance of a Quality System for the operation of clinical trials according to GCP and maintaining trial and site master files.
- Assist in the implementation of the Quality Systems according to current regulatory guidelines.
- Assist in GMP activities as required including but not limited to process validation, clean room processes including cleaning and environmental monitoring and basic vaccine manufacturing procedures.
- Ensure that assigned project targets are met in a timely manner.
- Attend regular staff and project meetings as required.
- Perform other tasks as required.
- Maintain a flexible approach to working hours, where required, in order to meet the requirements of the projects.
- Support compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including research ethics, equity and health & safety, laboratory standards and exhibit good practice in relation to same.
- Be a leading example of the principles and values embodied in the University’s Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics and professionalism.

**Qualifications**

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

- Well-developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal and consultation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and co-operatively within a small team; including the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and meet deadlines and achieve milestones.
- Knowledge of and experience in implementing Good Manufacturing Practices/Good Laboratory Practices/Good Clinical Practices is highly desirable.

**Additional Information** How to apply**
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, in particular addressing the key criteria as listed in the Qualifications section (above) and the position description.
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)



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