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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 Research Assistant position provides major assistance in laboratory work as directed by the heads and senior Staff members of the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research. The position will work within Spinal Injury Project team which is delivering a clinical trial of a cell transplantation therapy for treating spinal cord injuries.

This position will assist with the time-critical isolation and production of human cells for transplantation for the clinical trial at the GMP facility QGen Cell Therapeutics. The position will also assist with non-GMP cell biology experiments using human and rodent cells at Griffith’s Nathan campus. The position provides some administrative assistance to the head and senior staff members, and supports the research group activities and laboratory training.

This is a fixed term (ending December 2025), full time position and will be based at the Griffith University Nathan campus with work required to be performed at QGen Cell Therapeutics at QIMR-Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Herston, Brisbane.  As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

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

Salary Range:
The full time equivalent base salary for a Research Assistant (Grade 2) is in the range $80,664 - $84,830 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE 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:

• A Bachelors degree with Honours or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience. 
• Research experience in human GMP cell production, primary cell work and general cell biology.
• Experience in cell culture and aseptic techniques (essential).
• Previous experience in a cellular therapy laboratory or in GMP manufacturing (highly desirable).
• Possess strong time-management skills, communication skills and excellent attention to detail.

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 the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description).
• 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).

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information about this role, please contact Professor James St John, The Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research on 0405 460 804 or email [email protected].

For application queries, please contact People Services on 07 373 54011 and quote REF5616Q.

Closing date: Wednesday the 31st of July 2024, 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.