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cs0782291 Senior Research Assistant - Peptide Chemist http://www.educationcareer.net.au/jobs/8431-the-university-of-queensland/82291Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Broaden your career within one of QLD's largest employers
Partner with people educating future generations & solving the world's problems
Plan for your future with a generous 17% superannuation allowance
Based at St Lucia campus
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you'll 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'll 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, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
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
On campus childcare options
Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
About This Opportunity
The Senior Research Assistant/Technician provides technical research support and subject matter expertise in support of high quality research outcomes at all stages of the research life-cycle.Responsibilities
Performs peptide chemistry experiments, including solid-phase peptide synthesis, RP-HPLC, mass spectrometry, biophysical assays
Performs molecular biology experiments, including cloning, PCR, display libraries, protein expression and purification
Assists senior laboratory/ research staff in affinity evaluation and functional assays
Independently undertakes routine analyses of peptide quality and integrity
Applies and/or instructs others on the application of advanced or specialist or technical research skills or processes, including peptide synthesis and purification
Conducts experiments under the supervision of senior laboratory/research staff
Assists in the design of research studies, under supervision of senior staff
Troubleshoots issues with scientific/technical equipment
Scientific/technical research
Maintains accurate and up to date research book records and records of experiment results
Monitors and records experiment outcomes under supervision
Presents results in group meetings
Provides general research/laboratory support, including ordering and maintaining consumables
Actively participate in research group meetings and where applicable, contributes to seminars/ webinars/ symposia
Safety
Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols
Ensures the appropriate storage, handling and disposal of chemicals, equipment, stores and/or samples/specimens
Research and administrative support
Undertakes literature searches and reviews
Assists with routine team administration
Assists with preparing reports, graphs, figures and presentations on research outcomes at different stages of the research cycle outcomes and coordinates manuscript preparation
Provides assistance with risk assessments, procedures and/or methods experimentation
Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisorThis is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months.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
Completion of a degree level qualification in biochemistry or biotechnology or completion of a Diploma with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Excellent practical research skills and experience in relevant research methodology or techniques required for this body of research
Experience with solid-phase peptide synthesis, RP-HPLC, Mass spectrometer, biophysical assays (essential)
Experience with cloning, PCR, protein expression and purification (preferred)
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to work independently on routine procedures
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Well-organised, methodical and self-motivated
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.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Prof. David Craik d.craik@imb.uq.edu.auFor 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, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to talent@uq.edu.au.If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.Applications close Tuesday 14 May 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-36954).
ST LUCIA QLD The University of Queensland $77,396.47 - $86,029.78 + super Teaching Jobs 24/04/2024 14/05/2024
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