Research Assistant
4 days ago
Research Assistant (Wet Lab)- School of Biomedical Sciences
Job no: 525689
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Research Administration support, Laboratory Technician, Clinical/Medical Research
Employment Type: Full Time (35-hour week); On Campus
Duration: 12 months fixed term
Remuneration: $ 78,584+17% super + annual leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW
Why this role matters:
The Research Assistant position within the School of Biomedical Sciences is pivotal, offering essential practical research and administrative aid to project teams and stakeholders.
Focused on inflammation research, the role involves hands-on assistance with experiments using two rodent models of inflammation, as well as conducting basic procedures such as cell culture, RNA and protein extraction, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting and ELISA assays. Additionally, the Research Assistant will contribute to the ongoing upkeep of the laboratory environment.
Working in a highly collaborative and collegial working team and reporting directly to the Group Leader and the Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, this role holds significant responsibility and has no direct reports.
Skills Required:
Advanced Diploma in medical sciences, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training and experience with animal models Experience with use of mice and rats including anaesthesia, administration of drugs via multiple routes, monitoring, humane euthanasia, collection of bronchoalveolar lavage, processing of specialized tissue such as joints. Some experience in tissue culture, molecular biology, microscopy, cell biology and ELISA. An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines. Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
Career development opportunities 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)How to apply
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Applications close: Sunday 14th July before 11:30 pm- please note that we reserve the right to close job applications prior to this closing date and as such actively encourage early applications.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 28 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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