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Job Description
Job Description:
Role title: Research Assistant
Role type: Max-term Full-time (2 Years)
Role grade: Technical Officer 1/2
Department and location: Applied Medical Research St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst
Salary: $65956- $94999 p.a Super Salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.
About the role
Provide expert lab services supporting clinical trials public health research biobanking and cutting-edge translational projects at the NSW State Reference Laboratory for HIV.
Carry out advanced biospecimen processingcryopreservation viable cell fractionation and careful handling of various human biospecimens.
Manage highly traceable inventory and prepare biohazardous shipments in line with strict safety and transport regulations.
Perform complex analytical tests on esoteric biomarkers ensuring all work complies with NATA NPAAC and TGA standards.
Maintain accurate documentation QA/QC and calibration to deliver reliable results recognised both nationally and internationally.
About you
Genuine integrity and a strong commitment to the Philosophy Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincents Health Australia.
Tertiary-qualified in a science or technical field related to pathology with hands-on experience in clinical labs or infectious disease research.
Clear and confident communicator organised multitasker and skilled at managing logistics and engaging diverse stakeholders.
Adaptable and flexible ready to shift gears and embrace changing work demands.
Tech-savvy with skills in desktop publishing report writing database basics and workplace health and safety knowledge.
Why work at St Vincents
Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at Applied Medical Research a join facility of St Vincents Health Network Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes galleries and theatres parks nightlife and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation bone marrow transplantation cardiology cancer care HIV/AIDS respiratory medicine mental health homeless health drug & alcohol services and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 1 October 2025
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with the role ensuring to address each criteria.
For more information contact
Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
