Research Assistant Molecular Cell Biology Full-time

Technical Laboratory Support Role

In this role, you will provide expert technical support within a Cytoskeleton and cell motility laboratory, advising academic staff and researchers on appropriate methods, equipment, quality assurance, risk assessment, and waste management.

You will conduct molecular, biochemical, and imaging experiments using cell culture and models, while contributing to troubleshooting and optimizing new protocols. The position also involves training and supervising students and researchers, guiding them through testing, development projects, and equipment use.

You will maintain high standards of safety, compliance and laboratory housekeeping, including waste disposal, sample storage, and chemical inventory management, while ensuring full knowledge of methodologies and equipment. Additionally, you will assist in developing and refining testing procedures and analytical methodologies to support research outcomes.

You will also coordinate laboratory equipment requests, maintain consumable and ensure that periodic audit items and maintenance schedules are met.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Technical and scientific laboratory support
• Safety (including inductions, supervision, compliance and audit)
• Operational and Administration support

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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 A/Prof Sam Stehbens s.stehbens@uq.edu.au

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

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UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 2 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60673). Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.