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Research Associate

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Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time
About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join the Capon Research Group at The University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience. A chance to further grow your experience within microbiology and natural product research, and provide research and administrative support for multiple microbiology research projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • To assist in the isolation, cultivation, photographic characterisation, cryopreservation and analysis of bacterial and fungal isolates from a range of marine substrates.
  • To prepare and assist in the chemical characterisation of solvent extracts of bacterial and fungal isolates.
  • To contribute to the safe and efficient operations of the Capon research group equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols.
  • To accurately document all laboratory and administrative activities in lab books and specialist databases.
  • To prepare regular high quality written and oral presentations, and where required support the preparation of project reports and scientific manuscripts.
  • To contribute to general laboratory support, including ordering and managing consumable inventory.
  • To provide such general office administrative support as requested and actively participate in research group meetings.
About The University of Queensland

As part of The University of Queensland community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

What We Offer
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
  • 17% superannuation contributions
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times
  • 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
About You
  • Completion of a Bachelor of Science or an equivalent combination of relevant education/training, with practical experience in the discipline of microbiology.
  • Excellent practical skills and experience in microbiological sterile technique and in the cultivation of bacteria/fungal from environmental samples (ie soils, marine substrates), as well as serial dilution leading to pure isolates, and cryo-preservation.
  • Experience using specialist databases.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.
  • Ability to work independently on routine procedures, and to seek advice where needed.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Well-organised, methodical and self-motivated.