Research Assistant, Vitreoretinal Surgery

at  Centre for Eye Research Australia CERA

• Part time, maximum term role (6-12 months)
• Salary $80,334.80 per annum pro rata plus super
• Generous salary packaging options available

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Hold or be working towards a BSc or MSc degree in Biology or Biomedical Science
• High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to form productive professional relationships and communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, and execute tasks efficiently, ensuring timely completion of specimen collection and processing while remaining adaptable to changing circumstances
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively solve problems
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a positive team culture.
  All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

THE ROLE

The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality research focused on cytokine and retinal surgery. The Research Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the operations and projects within the unit.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collect, process, and store human vitreous specimens as required by the study protocol
• Liaise with surgeons and patients regarding specimen collection
• Maintain excellent record-keeping of lab activities and compile results for presentation
• Provide support in training students or other laboratory members as needed
• Collaborate with team members and other researchers at CERA to ensure the success of research projects.

This role can be filled on a part time basis of 0.4 FTE up to 6 months or 0.2FTE up to 12 months.