Casual Research Assistant

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Work type:Casual
Location:Geelong – Waurn Ponds
Categories:Research

Casual Hourly Rate: $45.21/hr + 11% superannuation

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 

About the Role: 

In this role, the applicant will play a pivotal part in conducting experiments to understand the functions of plant derived bio active compounds in mammalian cell lines using critical lab-based techniques such as in vitro cell-based assays and flow cytometry.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Master of Science (Biological and Chemical Science)/ Master of Biotechnology/ Master of Applied Science degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior researchers and help design and conduct experiments in a timely manner.
• Strong organisation skills, engagement with diverse team members and accurate recording and analysis of data generated from research undertaken.
• Demonstrated proficient Microsoft Office skills (e.g, Word, Excel).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Designing and conducting laboratory experiments independently or under limited supervision within target timelines.
• Conducting project-related experiments in an ethical, accurate and productive manner.

Additional Comments:

• The role requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working with Children Check.

About us:

The flexible learning options we provide our students and our diverse team of professionals and academic experts has enabled us to achieve a 5-star rating by the prestigious university ranking organisation Quacquarelli Symonds. For eight consecutive years, we’ve achieved the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities.

We have a network of campuses, learning centres and research centres across Victoria and corporate offices in Melbourne, China, Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka.  Our online Cloud campus provides more than 13,000 students with access to state-of-the-art digital tools and direct access to world-renowned academics.

As a Victorian university with a global impact, Deakin is translating its research into commercial outcomes that will help drive innovation for Australia’s economy.

 Please submit your updated resume and 1 page cover letter. Applications for this position close on 4 March 2024.