Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Griffith University School of Health Sciences and Social Work offers a range of educational programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at the Logan and Gold Coast campuses, with a growing external reach that enables students to study from anywhere in Australia. The School has a strong research focus, with academic staff from diverse disciplinary backgrounds skilled in areas of domestic and family violence, child protection and well-being, mental health and disability, environmental justice, international and community practice, and a range of associated areas of interest.

The Artificial Heart Frontiers Program (AHFP), a multi-institution partnership between academia and industry, has secured investment from the Medical Research Future Fund to develop artificial hearts and related technologies. We have teamed with leading academic, healthcare and industry partners to launch a new program to develop the world’s most advanced artificial heart, and the next generation of cardiovascular technology to support all patients with heart failure. Griffith University’s involvement is to lead Haemocompatibility for all devices developed within the AHFP. The AHFP plans to scale up research and commercialisation programs to help shape the future of heart failure treatments using our revolutionary pipeline technologies.

The Blood Compatibility Scientist is a key position for the AHFP and will work within the Biorheology Research Laboratory at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University. This is a hands-on position and the successful candidate will contribute to blood analysis of novel medical devices in the preclinical test period that is required for regulatory approval.

This is a full time, fixed term position (24-month contract, as part of a 5-year program) based at the Gold Coast campus. It is expected that the successful candidate will be available to attend campus in person as a normal requirement of the role. 

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range 
The base salary for Research Assistant Grade 1 is in the range $72,336 - $76,503 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package is in the range $84,633 - $89,508 per annum.

The base salary for Research Assistant Grade 2 is in the range $80,664 - $84,830 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package is in the range $94,376 - $99,251 per annum.

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• The occupant of this position will hold a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience.
• The occupant will have demonstrated prior experience conducting blood analysis with human and/or animal specimens.
• Knowledge of regulations and industry standards for blood testing including but not limited to ISO 15189 (highly regarded).

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for either the Research Assistant Grade 1 or 2 role (please refer to the RA1- position description and RA2- position description, and specify which role you’re interested in).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission).

Sponsorship will be available to the successful candidate including relocation support.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specific about this role, please contact Associate Professor Michael Simmonds, Biorheology Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences and Social Work on email [email protected].

For application queries, please contact People Services on 07 373 54011 and quote REF5620R. 

Closing date: Sunday 18th August 2024, 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.