Research Assistant

2 months ago


Brisbane, Australia QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Full time

Full-time position as a research assistant in medical research
- Graduate opportunity in Brisbane location
- Attractive salary packaging & superannuation options

**About QIMR Berghofer**:
QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Mental Health and Neuroscience, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

**About our Laboratory**:
Scabies and associated co-infections cause substantial illness and burden affecting the world's poorest people. Our program combines cutting-edge basic molecular and biochemical research and pre-clinical studies, to deliver novel diagnostics and drugs, validated by pre-clinical studies.

**Role Purpose / Responsibilities**:
The project requires:

- a graduate who wishes to work fulltime as a Research Assistant, is highly motivated and flexible
- knowledge and technical skills in molecular biology, protein expression and purification
- knowledge in parasitology (arthropods)
- experience in overseeing student projects
- experience in large animal husbandry and experimentation or veterinary experience
- _ in vivo_ work will be carried out at UQ Gatton, AU drivers' licence is required

**About you**:
Applicants for the RA position must possess a Bachelor Degree in Biological Science or Biotechnology (Honours desirable). The applicant must be comfortable with animal work. Molecular biology skills and experience in protein expression and purification, as well as experience with ELISAs are required. Background knowledge and experience with enzymology, preferable in protein biochemistry of proteases is desirable. Practice in protease assay methods and/or enzyme kinetics and experience with bacteriological work (Streptococcus, Staphylococcus) would be of advantage. You must be able to record an communicate your results, both verbally and in written English.

**Remuneration**:Salary range is $70,408 to $82,369 p.a. plus super and salary packaging. This is a full-time appointment for 1 year.

**Closing Date**:29 August 2023

**What we offer**:

- Salary Packaging
- Bonus Superannuation
- State of the art facilities
- Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
- Supportive/collaborative team environment
- Parental Leave Provisions



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