Research Assistant Children's Immunotherapy Research
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Posted on:
09-11-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Part-time (50%) with potential to increase to 80% for the right candidate fixed-term position for up to 12 months
Base salary will be in the range $76025 - $% Superannuation (HEW Level 4)
Based at the Centre for Childrens Research Centre adjacent to Qld Childrens Hospital in South Brisbane
About This Opportunity
Join the Ian Frazer Centre for Childrens Immunotherapy Research (IFCCIR) at UQ as a Research Assistant and play a vital role in the Paediatric Immune Cell Atlas research program. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in childrens immunotherapy by supporting the processing and management of clinical samples and data. Working within a collaborative team youll ensure accurate and high-quality laboratory practices that directly support research into innovative treatments for cancer autoimmune and infectious diseases in children.
Key responsibilities will include:
Collect process and store patient specimens ensuring compliance with established protocols and quality standards.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all clinical samples and support data management through electronic laboratory notebooks and databases.
Support senior researchers with experiments laboratory operations SOPs and risk assessments.
Provide administrative assistance including ordering supplies preparing reports and coordinating meetings to support the smooth running of the Centre.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching research and the student life you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available such as:
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading
Health and wellness discounts fitness passport access free yearly flu vaccinations discounted health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Career development opportunities access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
Salary packaging options
About You
Experience working within a PC2 laboratory handling and processing clinical samples including blood and/or tissues
Experience using REDCap or the ability to undergo training to become proficient
Demonstrated organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Computer and database literacy skills including the Microsoft Office suite.
Self-motivated and ability to prioritise workload to meet research deadlines
Availability to commence the role at short notice is preferred.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks including: right to work in Australia and mandatory immunisations.
Questions
For more information about this opportunity please contact Dr Lisa Tom - Research and Operations Manager on .
For application inquiries please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at stating the job reference number (below)in the subject line.
Want to Apply
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered please ensure you upload:
Resume
A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the About You section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. Were dedicated to equity diversity and inclusion fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. Were committed to attracting retaining and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances please contact .
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair equitable and inclusive selection process which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who dont meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55892). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing November 17th 2025.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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