Senior Research Assistant – Genome Plasticity And Disease

About the role

Mater Research (MR) has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Research Assistant to work with our Genome Plasticity and Disease Group led by Prof Geoff Faulkner, based at the Translational Research Institute campus at Woolloongabba. This will be a 0.6 FTE (22:30 hours per week) position, and will primarily carry out molecular biology, genetics and genomics experiments to support ongoing research projects.

Mater Research is a world class facility that is committed to academic medicine and aims to discover, develop, translate, and commercialise medical research that integrates with relevant areas of excellence within clinical practice. Proud of its strong history and relationship with Mater, Mater Research is continuing to drive medical innovation which can be translated into clinical care for the benefit of all.

Salary range: $79,454 – $85,619 FTE p.a. (MRI Admin 6) plus superannuation and salary packaging

What you’ll be doing

Specifically, the Senior Research Assistant will:

Participate in the execution and control of research studies

Coordinate the processing, organisation and analysis of data

Develop and optimise new research methodologies

Maintain records and writing reports

Share in responsibility for general lab management, ordering, compliance and safe work practice

Attend, as appropriate, research related and organisational events

About you

To be successful in your application, you will have:

Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree with documented research training/ experience, e.g. BSc (Hons).

Ability to operate independently exercising initiative and judgement as appropriate

Possess analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience of a broad range of molecular biology techniques, in particular: Molecular cloningDNA and RNA extractionTraditional and quantitative PCRGel electrophoresisPrimer designAnalysis/interpretation of Sanger sequencing data.

Experience of mammalian cell culture, including: Transfection of cultured cellsFlow cytometry analysisFluorescence microscopy

It would be desirable to also have experience with: Design and implementation of functional genomics (CRISPR) assaysLibrary preparation for Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencingSterile handling and preparation of clinical samples, including blood and tissueLab management, including ordering and OH&S compliance.

Why join us?

is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay

Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging

Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education

Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable

Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams

Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other

Access to on-site, discounted parking

Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Monday 3 April 2023. Please note, we will contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

It is now a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.