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Protein Production Facility Research AssistantJob Description
An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the WEHI Protein Production Facility at Bundoora within the Advanced Technology and Biology Division. The WEHI Protein Production Facility is focused on producing high-quality recombinant proteins for biochemical and cell-based assays, antibody and nanobody generation, structural biology studies, in vivo studies and more.
About the Position
The Protein Production Facility aims to support WEHI researchers and provide bespoke target proteins and biologics to boost the discovery and development of novel therapeutics. This position will be located at WEHI’sBundoora site where the facility is located.
The successful applicant will have significant experience in multiple aspects of protein biochemistry, including molecular biology, recombinant protein expression, purification, biochemical and biophysical methods. Prior experience with procaryotic or eucaryotic cell expression systems for recombinant Protein Production is required.
The role of the Research Assistant is to contribute to the research effort and technical aspects developed within the Protein Production Facility. The appointee is expected to be self-motivated and to have excellent organisation and communication skills. The appointee will work closely with other facility staff and operate under the direction of the Head of the Protein Production Facility.
Selection Criteria
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
A BSc/BBiomedSc with Honours or Masters in an appropriate area of study, or relevant work experience
Demonstrated broad range of protein biochemical skills (recombinant protein expression and purificationusing AKTA systems)
Demonstrated experience in bacterial, insect or mammalian expression systems
Demonstrated experience in protein purification techniques
Demonstrated knowledge in biophysical methods for protein characterisation
Demonstrated ability in managing laboratory equipment
Demonstrated ability and potential for excellence and productivity in research
Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
Experience in all expression systems established at the facility (bacterial, mammalian and insect)
Experience in large-scale protein expression and purification
Experience in construct design
Experience in high-throughput Protein Production
Experience in SEC-MALS
Experience in difficult-to-make proteins like membrane proteins
Personal Qualities:
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to execute experiments accurately and with high competence
Adhere to timelines and defined flowchart procedures
Adaptable and willing to learn new systems and procedures as required
Work effectively within a team and individually
Strong multi-tasking, time management and organisational skills
Accurate recording of results
Terms of Appointment
This position is available for 1 year, full time in the first instance. Salary is RSE Level 5 – 6 ($76,566-$96,133) dependent on experience. Up to 17% superannuation and generous salary packaging options are available.
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: 12 April 2024.
