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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)
- Full‑time (100%), fixed‑term position for up to 12 months
- Base salary: $82,133.75 – $91,295.49 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
- Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
We are looking for a highly experienced Clinical Research Assistant to apply their subject matter expertise and advanced knowledge to support the natural history studies occurring in the Ngo Group. Join this established and highly regarded research team at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and conduct quality research into understanding the processes that regulate metabolic health in motor neuron disease (MND).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical/administrative support for research projects, including all administrative tasks associated with the conduct of research.
- Process, inventory, track and/or ship human biological samples in accordance with ICH‑GCP guidelines.
- Draft reports resulting from these related activities (including surveys, investigations, tests, observations).
- Assist with the training and supervision of researchers and students conducting research activities.
- Prepare, set up, clear away and/or dispose of chemicals, equipment, instruments and demonstrations.
- Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping, equipment maintenance, repair, calibration, waste disposal, sample storage and chemical inventory management.
- Maintain a full working knowledge of the methodologies and equipment utilised in the laboratories.
- Assist in the development of testing procedures and methodologies, including analysis of the quality and acceptance of existing procedures.
- Troubleshoot issues with experiments and equipment.
- Perform any other duties reasonably required by the supervisor.
Safety
- Ensure a high standard of occupational health and safety, risk analysis/mitigation, and standards and systems, including inductions, supervision, equipment training registers, and administration of Laboratory/Facility Inventories.
- Report and investigate injuries, incidents and hazards.
- Monitor compliance with University laboratory requirements, including supporting laboratory audit processes and quarantine procedures, such as internal and external laboratory compliance checks.
- Apply safe design principles to all laboratory and facility activities.
Operational and Administration
- Coordinate laboratory equipment requests, maintain consumables and other items required to meet planned activities, and undertake inventory functions to ensure that periodic audit items and maintenance schedules are met.
- Contribute to laboratory budget planning for consumables, equipment, facilities maintenance and service contracts, and undertake procurement activities as required.
- Assist with supervision of casual laboratory support staff.
- Liaise with internal and external clients.
Benefits
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave.
- 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Access to adaptable working arrangements, including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to the Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
- Career development opportunities – access to exclusive internal‑only vacancies and the Study for Staff program.
- On‑campus childcare options.
- Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day).
- Salary packaging options.
About You
- Completion of a relevant degree in neuroscience, biomedical science, or physiology, with subsequent experience in coordinating facilities or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience working in a clinical research setting, including scheduling and managing research participant involvement.
- Experience assessing energy expenditure in human participants and demonstrated knowledge and skills with laboratory equipment for these purposes (e.g., body composition analyses, indirect calorimetry).
- Experience in phlebotomy.
- Experience in assessing respiratory function (e.g., spirometry).
- Experience writing and submitting human ethics applications/modifications, and generating risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
- Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present and discuss own research work and contribute to discussion of the work of others.
- Detailed knowledge of legislative requirements and operating procedures for human research, including ethics and ICH‑GCP guidelines.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre‑employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, criminal history check, mandatory immunisations, 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.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact A/Prof Shyuan Ngo -
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload a Resume and a cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section.
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Other Information
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 27 November 2025 at 11.00 pm AEST (R‑58615).
Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for early December.
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