Research Assistant

3 days ago

Alexandria, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time

**Provide research support for our blood donation projects**:

- **Permanent full-time opportunity**:

- **Offering $73k - 105k base + super + salary packaging**:

- **Located at Sydney Processing Centre**

**Discover life-giving possibilities**
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

**About the role**
The Product Development team works across a number of research themes broadly aimed at improving the quality and shelf-life of blood products,and making them safer for patients receiving a blood transfusion. We use our expertise in cellular biology, molecular biology and immunology to understand both how blood products change during routine storage and to develop new ways of storing blood products.

You will provide research support across a number of projects on blood donation. Our goal is to deliver leading edge research that translates into evidence-based business practice, while expanding academic knowledge about blood donation. You will use experience and/or intellectual expertise to generate and analyse data, and from time to time, provide advice and recommendations in relation to project outcomes.

This will involve blood separation and isolation of specific cell types; functional assays of platelets, white cells & red blood cells, cell proliferation and activity assays, flow cytometry and biochemical analysis of blood cells. Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for;
- Completed an Honours degree (Biomedical/Life Sciences) or equivalent
- At least one year’s experience in cell biology and molecular biology, immunology or haematology
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate laboratory records
- An excellent communicator with great verbal and written skills
- Analytical in your approach to problem solving
- Able to undertake and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based out of our Sydney Processing Centre.

**Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing**

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another.

**Next steps**

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