Principal Laboratory Scientist

elearning.uq.edu.au

Herston, Queensland, Australia
$104,616 - $113,920 + 17% super py
Complex laboratory experiments
Advanced scientific techniques
Wet and dry laboratory activities
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

$104,616 - $113,920 + 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • complex laboratory experiments
  • advanced scientific techniques
  • wet and dry laboratory activities
  • Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing
  • microbiology principles
  • bioinformatic analysis foundational knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • proactive safety culture
  • collaborative research team
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • clear research documentation

Key Requirements

  • undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications in Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology or Bioinformatics
  • relevant experience in microbial genomics
  • preparation and processing of bacterial isolates and clinical samples
  • hands on competency in wet lab techniques
  • 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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