Research Officer

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12 mo

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia invites applications for a Research Officer to advance cardiovascular research in the Laboratory Targeted Drug Delivery, Imaging and Therapy at the Harry Perkins Institute. This fixed-term, full-time role focuses on recombinant protein production and quality control within preclinical projects addressing atherosclerotic disease.

Based at UWA, the position supports a 12-month appointment with generous leave and superannuation benefits; after-hours work may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biomedical Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated biomedical research experience with molecular biology, biotechnology, protein biochemistry, and cell biology.
• Experience in recombinant protein expression, purification, and quality analysis (affinity chromatography, FPLC, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA).

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory inventories of plasmid clones, bacterial cultures, cell lines, tissue samples, recombinant proteins, biologics, and other materials.
• Perform recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterisation per lab requirements.
• Receive, verify, and maintain commercially sourced proteins and biologics, including QC and storage.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Cell biology

Protein biochemistry

Mammalian cell culture

Recombinant protein expression

Protein purification

Analytical techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

SDS-PAGE

Western blotting

ELISA

FPLC

Affinity chromatography

Job description

• Advance breakthrough cardiovascular research using cutting-edge protein therapeutics and imaging technologies.
• Join a collaborative team at UWA and the Harry Perkins Institute tackling some of today’s biggest health challenges.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $86,540 – $95,920 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

• Advance breakthrough cardiovascular research using cutting-edge protein therapeutics and imaging technologies.
• Join a collaborative team at UWA and the Harry Perkins Institute tackling some of today’s biggest health challenges.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $86,540 – $95,920 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About The Area

UWA’s Medical School brings together the brightest students, experienced clinicians and committed researchers to unlock the greatest health challenges of our day. Celebrating 65 years in 2022, the Medical School is an infinite source of teaching and learning for individuals who share our goal of delivering better health outcomes today and into the future.

This position is based within the Laboratory Targeted Drug Delivery, Imaging and Therapy at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and is part of the UWA Centre for Medical Research.

The group conducts preclinical evaluation of biologic therapeutics for the treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

About The Opportunity

• Maintain laboratory inventories of plasmid clones, bacterial cultures, cell lines, tissue samples, recombinant proteins, commercial biologics, and other research materials.
• Perform recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterisation in accordance with laboratory requirements.
• Receive, verify, and maintain commercially sourced proteins and biologics, including identity confirmation, quality control, concentration determination, purity and integrity assessment, stability monitoring, and appropriate storage.

About You

• A Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biomedical Science, or another closely related biological science.
• Demonstrated experience in biomedical research, with sound knowledge of molecular biology, biotechnology, protein biochemistry, and cell biology.
• Proven experience in recombinant protein expression, purification, characterisation, and quality analysis, including techniques such as affinity chromatography, FPLC, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting and ELISA.
• Experience in the handling, validation, quality control, and functional assessment of commercially sourced proteins and biologics is highly desirable.
• Competency in mammalian cell culture techniques, including maintenance of primary and immortalised cell lines, aseptic technique, and cell-based functional assays.

Note

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. After-hours work may be required.

Position description: PD - Research Officer 524313.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Juliana Hamzah at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Wendy Young at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 23 September 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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