Research Assistant

2 days ago


Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time
Job Summary

The Research Assistant position provides critical support in laboratory work as directed by senior staff members of the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research. This role will work within the Spinal Injury Project team, delivering a clinical trial of a cell transplantation therapy for treating spinal cord injuries.

This position will assist with the isolation and production of human cells for transplantation at the GMP facility QGen Cell Therapeutics. Additionally, it will support non-GMP cell biology experiments using human and rodent cells at Griffith's Nathan campus. The role will also provide administrative assistance to senior staff members and support research group activities and laboratory training.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position based at the Griffith University Nathan campus, with work required to be performed at QGen Cell Therapeutics at QIMR-Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Herston, Brisbane. As Griffith is a multi-campus University, you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University's campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh, and Kombumerri peoples.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the isolation and production of human cells for transplantation
  • Support non-GMP cell biology experiments using human and rodent cells
  • Provide administrative assistance to senior staff members
  • Support research group activities and laboratory training

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with Honours or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience
  • Research experience in human GMP cell production, primary cell work, and general cell biology
  • Experience in cell culture and aseptic techniques
  • Previous experience in a cellular therapy laboratory or in GMP manufacturing (highly desirable)
  • Strong time-management skills, communication skills, and excellent attention to detail

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