Senior Research Assistant in Cell Biology and Immunology

St Lucia Campus, AUFull-time$97k–$104k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

No visa sponsorship

Core

Senior Research Assistant managing day-to-day laboratory operations and executing hands-on research in cell biology and immunology.

Role type

Senior Research Assistant (Cell Biology & Immunology)

Builds

Research outputs including reports, figures, presentations, and experimental data.

Domain

Life Sciences / Cell Biology / Immunology

Required skills

mammalian or avian cell culture, molecular cloning, confocal microscopy, RNA processing, transfection, laboratory equipment troubleshooting, experimental record keeping, SOP maintenance

Preferred skills

virus culture, advanced imaging studies

Responsibilities

Coordinate laboratory research activities, support design and delivery of research studies, manage day-to-day laboratory operations including stock and facility upkeep, maintain high-quality experimental records and protocols

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About uq

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.