Institute for Molecular Bioscience - Full‐time fixed‐term position, up to 12 months
Base salary will be in the range $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 + 17% super (HEW Level 7). Based at Prince Charles Hospital – Chermside.
About This Opportunity
The Principal Research Technician is a senior professional role within the Critical Care Research Group, working as part of a collaborative and highly accomplished multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists, engineers, nurses and allied health professionals. This role provides advanced technical and scientific expertise across multiple research projects, supporting high‐impact research that advances understanding of critical illness and improves patient care. You will play a central role in enabling research excellence through expert laboratory leadership, coordination and operational oversight, while enjoying a high level of autonomy and flexibility aligned with outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing specialist scientific and technical expertise to maximise research outcomes in critical care medicine and cell and molecular biology.
* Leading complex research housekeeping and laboratory management activities, including compliance, waste management, chemical inventories and sample governance.
* Contributing to the design, implementation and optimisation of research methodologies, protocols and studies in collaboration with senior researchers.
* Coordinating research outputs, including contributions to publications, grant applications, ethics submissions and mentoring of junior staff.
About You
* Completion of a postgraduate qualification in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology or a related discipline.
* Extensive research‐relevant knowledge and hands‐on experience across a wide range of specialist and general research techniques.
* Proven experience leading or coordinating an effective technical or research support team.
* Practical laboratory experience in molecular, cellular and/or in vivo experimental systems.
* The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and perform under pressure in a well‐organised manner.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
* A collaborative approach, with a demonstrated willingness to support and mentor others.
* Experience in experiment optimisation, working with clinical researchers and clinicians, and knowledge of animal handling.
About UQ
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programmes, a heavily discounted Study for Staff programme, affordable parking and salary packaging.
EEO Statement
We're dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
Applications Close
Applications close Tuesday June 30th 2026 at 11:00pm AEST (R‐64323).
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