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SalaryHere at Telethon Kids our vision is simple; Happy, Healthy Kids!
The Bacterial Respiratory Infectious Disease Group (BRIDG) has a major focus on ear and lung disease, and aims to deliver strategies to prevent, diagnose and treat bacterial ear and lung infections to reduce the global burden of disease.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join this high performing team and conduct high quality research. In this varied role, you will have the opportunity to conduct animal experiments, assist with experimental design, ethical compliance, and prepare pilot data for grant applications contributing to the ongoing success of the team.
Some of your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Processing of animal blood and tissues for microbiological and immunological analyses.
- Conduct, analyse, and interpret research results and report them to supervisor in regular meetings.
- Run assays (bioplex, FACS, ELISPOT, ELISA) and high throughput molecular assays (qPCR).
- Apply knowledge of ethical guidelines and adhere to research protocols and/or requirements (e.g. PC2 adherence, OGTR).
- Present data and contribute as required in lab/company meetings, participating in peer review of research, etc.
About You
The successful applicant will hold a BSc (Hons) or Masters in appropriate disciplines such as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Immunology and have a recent certificate and experience in animal handling.
Your application must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated knowledge of research methodologies, particularly microbiology and immunology.
- Considerable animal handling experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent IT and data management skills.
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills, and ability to maintain accurate research records.
About Us
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some of our staff benefits include:
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- World leader in child health research.
- Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
- Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.
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Contact Name: Lea-Ann Kirkham
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Closing Date: 15/01/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of more than 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child health and development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology and research services.
Our research teams are among the world's best, and we have strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major Western Australian universities.
*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*
