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The Opportunity
Do you have a Biochemistry or Genetics background and are looking for your next role where you can gain relevant experience and make a difference?
The Opportunity
Do you have a Biochemistry or Genetics background and are looking for your next role where you can gain relevant experience and make a difference?
Our Mitochondrial Medicine and Biology team here at The Kids Research Institute is conducting research into mitochondrial diseases which are devastating disorders for which there are no cures or effective treatments.
Duties
We are looking for a passionate Research Assistant to assist and work alongside the Head of the Mitochondrial Team. The Research Assistant will support the team with a wide range of duties including but not limited to:
* Laboratory tasks and experiments using transgenic mice, mammalian cell culture, yeast, Escherichia coli, and purified proteins.
* Interpreting and analysing data.
* Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.
* Detailed lab book record keeping.
* Assist in the planning and preparation of events.
* Work collaboratively to promote and build the reputation of the research group with the wider community, stakeholders, and researchers.
Conveniently based at Perth Children Hospital this position will be offered on a full-time basis for one year (with the potential to be extended).
About You
This position would suit someone with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Genetics or related discipline with experience working with transgenic mice.
Along with this, the key to your success will be your demonstrated skills and experience in the following:
* Experience in biochemistry and cell and molecular biology.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated organisation and time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and work within a team.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some Of Our Staff Benefits Include
* Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
* Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
* World leader in child health research.
* Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
* Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
* Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
* Flexible work options and hybrid working.
* Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
* Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
* Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
How To Apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section above.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to
Click Here For The Job Description
Contact Name: Aleksandra Filipovska
Contact Email:
Closing Date: 30/07/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
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