Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
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Engage as a Research Assistant within an established research group and wider Australian consortium developing a Rapid Response Vaccine Pipeline. This team is funded by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to validate a subunit vaccine platform for use to an emergency outbreak response. The research to be carried out includes rational design and molecular cloning of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and recombinant viral fusion proteins, protein expression and purification, animal immunizations, mAb discovery through B-cell sequencing and analysis of mAbs using ELISA.
You will provide specialist research subject matter expertise in support of high quality research outcomes at all stages of the research life-cycle.
ResponsibilitiesCore
Safety
This role is subject to The University's Code of Conduct.
This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to December 31, 2025.
At HEW level 6, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $86,371.95 - $92,658.90, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $101,055.18 - $108,410.91 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
About YouWe are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Research Technician/Assistant/Coordinator to apply their subject matter expertise and advanced knowledge of cloning, protein expression, purification, ELISA and mammalian cell culture to the Rapid Response Vaccine Pipeline project.
Selection CriteriaIn addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Keith Chappell [email protected]
For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
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Applications close 14th February 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number – R-35047). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for February.