Research Assistant- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) Biobank Laboratory

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Work type:part time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Research Administration support, Clinical/Medical Research

Employment Type: Part Time; 21 hours per week

Duration: Up until December 2024

Remuneration: $82,818 + 17% super + annual leave loading

Location: Kensington campus, NSW 

Why this role matters:

A Research Assistant is required for the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) Biobank Laboratory. This position will assist with the curation, cataloguing, aliquoting and retrieval of fluid biosamples and other related procedures in the laboratory. The Research Assistant will also involve data collection, maintain meticulous records, transport samples as needed, and assist with general day-to-day tasks in the laboratory as well as use of software, as needed. Assistance in additional research, in particular protein structure and biology research and use of software such as AlphaFold, is also required.

The role reports to the Scientia Professor and has no direct reports. 

Skills Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience of working in a laboratory with blood and other samples, and competence in basic laboratory skills.
• Excellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications and databases (e.g. CRM).
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. 

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to apply

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please click Apply now to submit your application online.

Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing your experience and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

[email protected]

Applications close:  Sunday, 21st April before 11.30pm.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:15 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:21 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time