Senior Laboratory Assistant

at  The University of Queensland

• Child Health Research Centre

• Broaden your career within one of QLD’s largest employers

• Be part of an organisation with a meaningful purpose and impact
• Access discounts across health and fitness, travel, retail, tech + more
• Based at the Centre for Children’s Health Research next to the Queensland Children’s Hospital, South Brisbane.

About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of
benefits and rewards

are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times,
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options

About This Opportunity
The role of Senior Laboratory Assistant within the CHEP team promises an exhilarating blend of technical expertise and operational support crucial for cutting-edge research endeavours. In this dynamic position, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the smooth functioning of laboratory operations, contributing significantly to the maintenance of clinical sample collections, inventories, and routine analysis of human fluids and cells. Your responsibilities extend to collaborating with clinical teams, facilitating the receipt, processing, and storage of study materials and samples, while also delving into database management and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline processes.
You’ll dive into the heart of research studies, assisting in major experiments and assays, spanning from in vitro assays to sophisticated molecular biology techniques like qPCR, flow cytometry, and microscopy. Your meticulous record-keeping and laboratory notebook maintenance will serve as the backbone of research integrity. Additionally, you’ll take charge of inventory management, ensuring a seamless supply chain and equipment upkeep alongside the CHEP Senior Laboratory Technician and Floor Laboratory Manager.
Your role will encompass diverse tasks, including preparing technical reports, managing operational budgets, and providing training and guidance to fellow lab members and students. This dynamic position promises a thrilling journey at the forefront of scientific exploration, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth in the pursuit of ground-breaking discoveries.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for up to 1 year. At HEW level 5, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $77,396.47 - $86,029.78 plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $90,553.87 - $100,654.84 annually. As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related discipline majoring in Biology, Biomedical sciences, Molecular biology, Immunology, or equivalent combination of training and previous laboratory research support experience.
• Experience in working with biological samples including sample management, conducting/assisting in research experiments, SOP development and relevant report drafting.
• Experience working in PC2 facilities with knowledge of and commitment to laboratory occupational health and safety.
• High level of record keeping and organisation in a laboratory setting.
• High level inter-personal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Self-motivated and ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and service expectations.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be considered favourably.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
• Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact
Dr Emmanuelle Fantino
, via
chep@uq.edu.au
. For application queries, please contact
talent@uq.edu.au
stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

Other Information
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on
equity, diversity and inclusion
. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be
gender identity
,

Please refer the Job description for details