Research Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
Job Title
Research AssistantJob Description
An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Immunology Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.
About the Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to provide technical and operational support to help to drive high-quality research and maximise laboratory productivity. Working as part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, the Research Assistant will contribute to innovative studies investigating how immune responses are shaped by immunotherapy and environmental stressors.
Selection Criteria
Personal Qualities:
- Good communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team using experimental protocols.
- Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data, methods and theories are accurate, of high-quality and accessible to other researchers.
- Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable.
- Willing to take direction and have progress reviewed where required.
Knowledge and skills:
- BSc with Honours in an appropriate area of study, or relevant experience.
- Demonstrated laboratory research experience (minimum 1 year).
- Basic computer skills and ability to accurately record data, results and the development of new methods and theories.
- Project management, excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in animal handling and procedural work, including dosing, injections (intraperitoneal, intravenous and subcutaneous), physiological monitoring and tissue collection
- Experience cellular, molecular and metabolic analyses using a range of techniques, including high-parameter and spectral flow cytometry, cell sorting, molecular biology assays and mammalian cell culture
- Experience in analysing and interpreting biological datasets using platforms such as FlowJo, OMIQ, GraphPad Prism, R and Microsoft Excel
Terms of Appointment:
This position is available for 2 years in a full time capacity. Salary is Research Support Employee Level 5 ($84,479 - $97,036). Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.
General enquiries can be directed to Dr Charis Teh - [email protected].
A position description is available here.
How to Apply:
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.
Application Closing Date: Monday 23 November 2026.