Laboratory Research Assistant – Strep A Pathogenesis And Diagnostics
vor 1 Woche
The Opportunity Join our Strep A Pathogenesis and Diagnostic team who is looking for a Laboratory Research Assistant to provide laboratory support to a range of research projects.
This team is embedded within the END-Rheumatic Heart Disease Program at The Kids Research Institute, with an ambitious goal to end RHD in Australia by 2031 through a comprehensive research program and collaboration with community, researchers, practitioners, and funders.
The Strep A Pathogenesis and Diagnostic team aims to understand key aspects of how Strep A causes different infections and diseases, using this information to develop improved ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent these infections and diseases. This project will complement existing projects focused on the pathogenesis of Strep A throat infections, acute Rheumatic Fever, antibiotic resistance, development of point of care diagnostics, and improved laboratory methods for detection and surveillance of Strep A colonization.
You will also have the opportunity to be involved in:
Assisting with the characterization of interactions between microbes and epithelial cells.Performing limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.Contributing to research reports or papers.Operational running of the laboratory.Undertaking aseptic laboratory experiments using protocols under supervision.This position will be based at The Kids Research Institute Australia in Perth, where you will be working within our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. This role will be offered on a full-time basis for 12 months.
About You This position would suit someone with a Bachelor of Science in a discipline relevant to Microbiology, coupled with an understanding of microbiological culture techniques (e.g., broth and agar culture, handling microbial strain libraries) along with basic Cellular Biology knowledge and experience.
Additionally, it is preferable that you hold the following experience and skill set:
Strong understanding of aseptic specimen handling.Experience in contributing to the experimental outputs of a laboratory.Excellent attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and work within a team.We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter. About Us Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfill 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.Salary packaging options to save on tax and increase your take-home pay.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.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.How to apply 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 ******.
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Click here for the Job Description Contact Name: Janessa Pickering
Contact Email: ****** Closing Date: 06/01/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia 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 (SAGE) 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.
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