The Vaccine Trials Group (VTG), established in 2000, is a high performing research group dedicated to advancing public health through the coordinated development, assessment, and promotion of vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases and allergies. The team of doctors, nurses, researchers, and laboratory scientists play a crucial role in evaluating the safety and effectiveness of vaccines for both children and adults across Australia. The VTG now has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Research Assistant to join the team's high-performing clinical laboratory. Reporting to the Clinical Laboratory Coordinator, this role will support the efficient delivery of laboratory outcomes on a broad range of clinical trials and research projects. In this role, your duties will include but not be limited to: Sample processing and shipping of research samples in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), relevant study protocols and IATA regulatory guidelines. Maintaining high-quality laboratory databases, records, inventories, and documentation. Monitoring and maintenance of laboratory resources including stock, equipment, and laboratory facilities. Contributing to the continuous development and delivery of robust quality assurance protocols and Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP).
Conveniently based in our offices in Nedlands, this role will be offered on a full-time basis. About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor's degree in a health science related field, with honours or equivalent workplace experience, demonstrated laboratory experience in sample processing techniques, along with the following skills and experiences: Excellent organization skills, flexibility, and attention to detail. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Competency in computer literacy; including Microsoft suite programs, database, and spreadsheet management. Previous work experience in infectious diseases or health research and laboratory experience in cellular/tissue culture techniques (e.g., PBMC isolations) are desirable. Knowledge of research standards such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), IATA shipping regulations, OGTR regulations, and laboratory safety is also considered highly desirable.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfill their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required. Some of our staff benefits include:
Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. World leader in child health research. Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program. Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options and hybrid working. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks. Access to Corporate Health Insurance. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware, and stationery.
How to apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application. Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section above.
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Closing Date:
04/10/2024 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date. The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program. We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health. #J-18808-Ljbffr
