Research and Development Specialist

5 days ago


Perth, Western Australia The University of Western Australia Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Technical Officer at The University of Western Australia, you will be part of a collaborative team delivering technical support for the synthetic biology and DNA workflow of the RNA Innovation Facility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to and support projects in RNA innovation with university researchers, research institutes, and industry partners.
  • Work between experimental design and execution of the DNA/synthetic biology aspects of the mRNA production workflow.
  • Conceptualise, design, and perform molecular biology methodologies and genomic techniques, including DNA extraction, plasmid modification, PCR, and sequencing techniques.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in molecular biology, biotechnology, or related disciplines, or demonstrated equivalent competency.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and high-level proficiency in molecular biology, PCR, RNA and DNA handling, library construction, and sequencing technologies.
  • Experience in safety management and procedures, especially in a laboratory-based setting.
  • Well-developed technical skills and problem-solving capability to assist with troubleshooting experimental procedures.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing experience.


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