Research Assistant
Core
Provide technical and research assistance to the research team in the School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences, focusing on data management, laboratory support, and administrative coordination.
Role type
Research Assistant
Builds
Research data, biological samples, and grant compliance documentation
Domain
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
microbiology, genomics, research protocols, data collection, database maintenance, PCR, bacterial culturing, media preparation, import permit application preparation, biosecurity applications, report writing, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
attention to detail, analytical abilities, independent work, collaborative teamwork, health and safety compliance
Technologies
Ferrari lab database, biological registers, PCR equipment, laboratory incubators
Responsibilities
Liaise with stakeholders for import permit and biosecurity applications; Perform data collection and entry into research databases; Provide technical support for bacterial cultivation including media preparation and PCR; Organize and attend research meetings; Respond to routine research enquiries; Undertake unsupervised research support tasks
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC