Research Assistant

1 week ago

Nedlands, Australia Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Full time

**The Opportunity**

Our Translational Genetics Team focuses on providing molecular analysis of genetic variants (gene mutations), to better inform the early and accurate diagnosis of children living with genetic and rare diseases. The team applies functional genomics to interpret patient genetic variants in relevant disease modelling systems.

Some of your responsibilities will include;
- Perform CRISPR on various cell types of interest for mutations or correction to wildtype of genes of interest.
- Contribute to design of experiments for testing differentiation pathways of interest in cell lines with CRISPR induced mutations.
- Flow cytometry including antibody staining and preparation of cells for sorting.
- Generate and maintain standard operating procedures.
- Mentor and propose research projects for students.

Based at our modern offices at Perth’s Children’s Hospital, this position will be offered on a full-time basis for 2 years.

**About You**

These positions require an undergraduate degree and/or a PhD in Cell Biology, Genetics or related discipline and/or proven experience in the field.

The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following:

- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience in molecular biology/ cell biology.
- Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to set goals, develop priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research methodologies.
- Experience in scientific paper preparation and grant writing.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and a demanding schedule.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.

**About Us**

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

**Some of our staff benefits include**:

- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
- Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

**How to apply**

**Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.**

**Contact Name**:Vanessa Fear

**Closing Date**:24/03/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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