Senior Research Assistant - Cell Biology & Immunology Lab

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Queensland is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to join a collaborative lab. The role combines hands-on experimental work with day-to-day lab management to enable high-quality outcomes and momentum in research projects.

The successful candidate will perform mammalian/avian cell culture, cloning, RNA processing and imaging, while maintaining records, protocols and safety practices. This position offers opportunities to deepen expertise within a well-equipped lab.

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in a related biosciences field.
• At least one year of hands-on laboratory research experience.
• Experience with cell culture and molecular cloning.
• Experience with mammalian or avian cell culture; virus culture and confocal microscopy are advantageous.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation of experiments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab research activities including cell culture, cloning, confocal microscopy, RNA processing and imaging.
• Support design and delivery of studies, troubleshoot equipment, and contribute to reports and figures.
• Manage day-to-day lab operations: ordering, stock, equipment, reagents and databases.
• Maintain high-quality records and work with safety and facility committees.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular cloning

RNA processing and analysis

Transfection

Imaging (confocal microscopy)

Laboratory troubleshooting

Data reporting

Collaboration

Education

Honours degree in molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology or related discipline

Equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Virus culture

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Biological resources management

Job description

University of Queensland is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to join a collaborative lab. The role combines hands-on experimental work with day-to-day lab management to enable high-quality outcomes and momentum in research projects.

The successful candidate will perform mammalian/avian cell culture, cloning, RNA processing and imaging, while maintaining records, protocols and safety practices. This position offers opportunities to deepen expertise within a well-equipped lab.