Principal Laboratory Scientist

staff.uq.edu.au

Herston, Queensland, Australia
Base: $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% super; bonus/equit...
Illumina and oxford nanopore sequencing
Wet lab microbiology techniques
Laboratory safety and compliance
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist to join a collaborative, high‑performing team contributing to impactful scientific research within a dynamic laboratory environment

Job Summary

  • This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist to join a collaborative, high‑performing team contributing to impactful scientific research within a dynamic laboratory environment.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting complex laboratory experiments, promoting a proactive safety culture, training junior staff, and assisting with research proposals and manuscript preparation.
  • The role offers benefits such as up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17% superannuation contributions plus annual leave loading, health and wellness discounts, career development opportunities, and affordable parking.

Matching Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist to join a collaborative, high‑performing team contributing to impactful scientific research within a dynamic laboratory environment.

Salary

Base: $104,616 - $113,920 plus 17% superannuation; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, health and wellness discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing
  • Wet lab microbiology techniques
  • Laboratory safety and compliance
  • Data analysis and research documentation
  • Training and mentoring junior staff

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative research environment
  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Bioinformatic analysis knowledge
  • Grant and manuscript preparation
  • Proactive safety culture

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Microbiology or Bioinformatics
  • Experience in microbial genomics
  • Proven expertise in Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing
  • Hands-on competency in bacterial culture and handling
  • Ability to maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia

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