Research Assistant
- LocationParkville, Victoria, Australia
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary84.479k to 97.036k AUD a year
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted28 October 2026
- SourceWalter and Eliza Hall's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 12 days ago; still listed on Walter and Eliza Hall's careers page 3 h ago.
At a glance
- Experience1+ year
- EducationBachelor's degree or equivalent
- Skills and toolsExcel
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Job Title
Research Assistant
Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Immunology Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.
About the Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to provide technical and operational support to help to drive high-quality research and maximise laboratory productivity. Working as part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, the Research Assistant will contribute to innovative studies investigating how immune responses are shaped by immunotherapy and environmental stressors.
Selection Criteria
Personal Qualities:
- Good communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team using experimental protocols.
- Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data, methods and theories are accurate, of high-quality and accessible to other researchers.
- Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable.
- Willing to take direction and have progress reviewed where required.
Knowledge and skills:
- BSc with Honours in an appropriate area of study, or relevant experience.
- Demonstrated laboratory research experience (minimum 1 year).
- Basic computer skills and ability to accurately record data, results and the development of new methods and theories.
- Project management, excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in animal handling and procedural work, including dosing, injections (intraperitoneal, intravenous and subcutaneous), physiological monitoring and tissue collection
- Experience cellular, molecular and metabolic analyses using a range of techniques, including high-parameter and spectral flow cytometry, cell sorting, molecular biology assays and mammalian cell culture
- Experience in analysing and interpreting biological datasets using platforms such as FlowJo, OMIQ, GraphPad Prism, R and Microsoft Excel
Terms of Appointment:
This position is available for 2 years in a full time capacity. Salary is Research Support Employee Level 5 ($84,479 - $97,036) . Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.
General enquiries can be directed to Dr Charis Teh - teh.c@wehi.edu.au .
A position description is available here.
How to Apply:
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026.
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