Institute for Molecular Bioscience
HEW level 4
Fixed-term position for 1 year
Closing date: Wednesday 15th March 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-22694)
The successful applicant will contribute to research projects and will play a central role in the administration and organisation of the Walker research group to facilitate day-to-day research activities. The projects encompasses investigating antibiotic resistance and the development of new therapeutics. Characterisation experiments will include molecular and biochemical assays.
Duties
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Research
Conduct research in the area agreed with the supervisor.
Work with colleagues, postgraduates and undergraduates in the completion of their research projects.
Ordering and maintenance of laboratory supplies
Preparation of laboratory samples and reagents
Basic molecular biology techniques for manipulation of DNA
Basic microbiology techniques
MIC analyses
Assisting with mouse handling infection procedures
Monitoring laboratory animals out of business hours, when required
Undertaking induction and basic training of new staff and students
Assist in formulation of ethics applications and preparation of reports.
Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor
General lab management
Safety
Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols
Applies safe storage, handling and disposal techniques to chemicals, equipment, stores and/or samples/specimens
Minimum diploma level qualification majoring in microbiology or molecular biology, or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.
Experience with molecular biology and microbiology techniques.
Experience with MIC assays.
Experience with bacterial culture and aseptic technique.
Willingness to assist with laboratory animal handling and procedures.
Ability to quickly acquire new laboratory techniques and to perform them routinely at a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
Sound knowledge of OH&S guidelines and laboratory safety.
Availability to check on laboratory animals on occasions out of business hours
The ability to plan, execute and interpret research in a semi-independent manner.
High level of inter-personal communication skills and ability to positively contribute within a team.
This is a full-time fixed-term position through to April 2024 at HEW Level 4.
The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $68,735.35 - $72,968.15 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $80,420.36 - $85,372.74 per annum.
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Questions?To discuss this role please contact Professor Mark Walker [email protected]
For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number 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
Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume', which is step one of the application form.
About the Selection ProcessTo satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline, or their application will not be accepted.
Other InformationWork 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.
Background Checks : All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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