Principal Laboratory Scientist

College Majors

Herston, Queensland, Australia
Base: $104,616 - $113,920; bonus/equity: not speci...
Wet and dry laboratory activities
Complex experimentation
Data analysis
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.
  • In this role, you will provide specialist technical expertise across both wet and dry laboratory activities, supporting complex experimentation, data analysis and the development of innovative research methodologies.
  • As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

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; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • wet and dry laboratory activities
  • complex experimentation
  • data analysis
  • microbial genomics
  • Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing
  • bacterial culture and manipulation

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative research team
  • proactive safety culture
  • innovative research methodologies
  • advancing research program
  • equity diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications
  • relevant experience in microbial genomics
  • demonstrated expertise in sequencing techniques
  • competency in wet lab techniques
  • foundational knowledge of bioinformatic analysis
  • ability to train and support junior staff
  • unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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