**Job Overview**
The Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting lab research and experiments, contributing to projects, trials, and grant-related work, and learning new skills.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Supporting lab research and experiments using techniques like GC/GCMS and SEM/TEM/XRD.
* Contributing to projects, trials, and grant-related work.
* Staying open to learning new skills and expanding knowledge in the field.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Diploma or equivalent competency.
* Relevant previous research and project experience.
* Knowledge of microscopy techniques.
* Ability to assist in and conduct research.
* Well-developed organisational skills including ability to meet deadlines.
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
**Benefits:
* Flexible working options considered.
* 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
* 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
* 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
* Salary packaging options.
* 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
* 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
**Others:
Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
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