Senior Research Assistant, Translational Biotechnology – Protein Analytics

• Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)

• HEW Level 5

• Full time, fixed term position to December 2023

• Applications close: Tuesday 15th November 2022, 11:00 PM AEST

• UQ Careers Ref: R-18366

About this Opportunity

This position will be based at the National Biologics Facility (NBF), within AIBN. The NBF provides high-quality, custom discovery and manufacturing solutions for the development and production of recombinant biopharmaceuticals in mammalian cells.  The facility works with the biotechnology community spanning academic and industrial researchers to help drive their research from early discovery through to pre-clinical development and receives funding from the Commonwealth Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy, via Therapeutic Innovation Australia. The successful candidate will help drive the next generation of innovative therapeutics and must have a passion for translational research. It will suit those looking to take the step of moving into the Biotechnology sector.

The primary purpose of the position is to provide technical support to the Queensland node of the National Biologics Facility, predominantly in the areas of protein analytics, characterisation and quality assurance, but also in upstream and downstream bioprocessing. The focus will be on development of these proteins as therapeutic agents.

Responsibilities

• Recombinant protein expression with a focus on advanced mammalian expression systems

• Protein characterisation

  • Develop and validate analytical assays for the characterisation of typical biologics parameters

  • Undertake analytical assays and communicate results in detailed batch reports

• Communicate results in detailed batch reports

• Assistance with maintaining the Facility’s Quality Systems

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures with a high attention to detail

• Assist in the maintenance and daily operation of the laboratory, clean room facilities and equipment

• Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor

Safety

• Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies, and protocols

• Ensures the appropriate storage, handling and disposal of chemicals, equipment, stores and/or samples/specimens

Other
 

Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:

• The University’s Code of Conduct .

• Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School.

• The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures .

• Requirements of the Education Services  for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.
    

About You

• Qualifications and training equivalent to a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in a relevant area (Bioengineering, Bioprocessing, Chemical Engineering)

• General experience working in the field of biotechnology, bioprocessing, recombinant protein expression or protein analytics

• Experience in the analytical characterisation of recombinant proteins related to biopharmaceutical development, including product release assays

• Experience in following Standard Operating Procedures, record keeping and preparation of batch reports

• Responsible approach to equipment use and maintenance

• Computer literacy including experience with standard office software, electronic databases

• Ability to work independently on routine procedures and collaboratively with colleagues

• Well-organised, methodical and self-motivated with a combination of excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the biologics manufacturing industry in GMP environments

What We Can Offer  

This is a Full-time, fixed-term position to December 2023 at HEW 5.  

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $72,212 – $80,430 plus super of up to 17%.

The total FTE package will be in the range $84,488 – $94,103 per annum.

  

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ  and review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021 .  

Questions?  

To discuss this role please contact Dr Martina Jones, Research Fellow, martina.jones@uq.edu.au .

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au  stating the job reference number in the subject line.  

Want to Apply?  

All applicants must supply the following documents: 

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section above  

• Resume  

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.  

About The Selection Process 

The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.     

Other Information  

Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.   

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage  contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .

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