Research Assistant, AMTAR Full-time

Protein Production Researcher

Working within the Owen Academic Research Group, in close alignment with the Protein Expression Facility, you will support recombinant protein discovery and production and contribute to the development of innovative protein research candidates. As part of a collaborative team of experts, you will apply and expand cutting-edge protein technologies to deliver solutions for our industry partner through the ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals (AMTAR).

You will gain hands-on experience across a variety of projects – from protein expression and purification to biophysical characterisation and assay development. By working closely with both industry and academic collaborators, you will develop valuable expertise in biotechnology and pharmaceutical science while building a strong research profile.

AMTAR is funded through the Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Research Hub scheme, as well as co-funding provided by our industry partners. AMTAR aims to develop new technologies and establish a platform for smart-design, manufacture and quality assurance of targeted radiopharmaceuticals. AMTAR is a large consortium led by The University of Queensland in collaboration with the University of Sydney and national and international partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support recombinant protein production projects involving molecular engineering, protein expression, purification, and protein characterisation with buffer and media preparation.
• Assist with routine analysis such as Gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot.
• Laboratory housekeeping including dishwashing, stock control, equipment management and stock preparation.
• Contribute to monitoring and documentation of laboratory safety, risk management and biosafety.
• Maintain accurate and up to date laboratory book records.
• Any other duty as reasonably directed by your supervisor.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Prof David Owen – davidjames.owen@uq.edu.au

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (R-55805) in the subject line.

Applications close 22 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55805). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for late September.