Research Assistant

2 months ago


Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time
Job Description

The Research Assistant position provides major assistance in laboratory work as directed by the heads and senior Staff members of the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research. The position will work within Spinal Injury Project team which is delivering a clinical trial of a cell transplantation therapy for treating spinal cord injuries.

This position will assist with the time-critical isolation and production of human cells for transplantation for the clinical trial at the GMP facility QGen Cell Therapeutics. The position will also assist with non-GMP cell biology experiments using human and rodent cells at Griffith’s Nathan campus. The position provides some administrative assistance to the head and senior staff members, and supports the research group activities and laboratory training.

This is a fixed term (ending December ), full time position and will be 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.

Salary Range:
The full time equivalent base salary for a Research Assistant (Grade 2) is in the range $80, - $84, per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $94, - $99, per annum.

 

Qualifications

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

  • A Bachelors 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 (essential).
  • Previous experience in a cellular therapy laboratory or in GMP manufacturing (highly desirable).
  • Possess strong time-management skills, communication skills and excellent attention to detail.


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