Research Assistant - Lymphoma

Broaden your career within one of QLD’s largest employers.Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues.Belong to a vibrant community where your work genuinely makes an impact.Based at the Research Institute - WoolloongabbaAbout UQAs part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingAccess to flexible working arrangements, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate familySalary packaging optionsAbout This OpportunityJoin a prestigious top 50 university and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of lymphoma. The Senior Research Assistant/Technician role offers an exciting opportunity to provide technical support and subject matter expertise across all stages of the research life cycle. You will play a vital role in advancing high-quality research outcomes within the Keane Lymphoma Research laboratory.Key responsibilities will include:Coordinate processing of clinical trial samples.Assist in study design and conduct experiments.Troubleshoot equipment issues and maintain facilities.Ensure safety protocols and handle research documentation.Development and maintenance of clinical databases and maintenance of sample inventories.This is a part-time (60%), fixed-term position through to 2nd June 2026.At HEW level 5, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $77,396 - $86,029, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $86,029 - $100,654 annually. As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.About YouThe Research Assistant provides a range of technical and specialist skills and services, which support and enable research activities. This role involves processing, co-ordinating and management of clinical samples from patients on a number of clinical trials.Excellent practical research skills and experience in relevant research methodology or techniques required for this body of research.Experience using methods to process clinical samples including fresh blood, tissue etc.Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.Ability to work independently on routine procedures.Excellent oral and written communication skillsWell-organised, methodical, and self-motivatedPrevious experience in a similar role would be considered favourably.In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Principal Research Fellow Colm Keane .For application queries or a full job description, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section.ResumeOther InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be , , , , or . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed toIf you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.Applications close 6th May at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-37790). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 13th May.