Laboratory Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform and optimise laboratory techniques, including extracellular vesicle research methods, cell culture, Western blotting, and qRT-PCR
• Process, catalogue, and store human tissue and biofluid samples in accordance with ethical and biosafety requirements
• Maintain accurate experiment records, sample workflows, and REDCap databases to support high-quality research outputs
• Contribute to experiment planning, troubleshooting, result interpretation, and the preparation of figures for publications
• Engage with multidisciplinary collaborators across hospital and university sites through meetings and training

Requirements

• BSc (Honours) or equivalent in biological or biomedical sciences
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques including Western blotting and qRT-PCR
• Experience in mammalian cell culture
• Strong data management skills using spreadsheets, REDCap, or statistical software
• Ability to hold a valid Working with Children Check
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple experiments and administrative tasks concurrently

Benefits

• Competitive salary with 17% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements and progressive leave provisions
• Professional development opportunities and access to learning platforms
• Salary packaging and various employee discount programs
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

The University of Melbourne is a leading research institution dedicated to benefiting society through transformative education and research. You will join the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health, working within a supportive, clinician-scientist led team focused on improving outcomes for babies affected by congenital infection.