Research Assistant
An opportunity exists to join our cohesive, inventive team and to participate in creating and developing new products for clinical application.
Summary about this job
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Company: SpeeDx Pty Ltd
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-2104-3470
Fax: +61-7-6453-2584
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Detail information about job Research Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Work for a team at the cutting edge of Molecular Diagnostics
- Be a part of the development of new diagnostic tests
- Join a rapidly growing and innovative company
Research Assistant for Speedx Pty Ltd
Location: Sydney
Salary: To be negotiated
Work Type: Full time
About us:
SpeeDx Pty Ltd is dynamic, rapidly growing company with a strong portfolio of technology at the cutting edge of molecular diagnostics. With our headquarters in Sydney, we are launching our technology into the market and have a pipeline of research and in vitro diagnostic assays. Our well-equipped offices and laboratories are centrally located at the Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh (Sydney) and are easily accessible by rail.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a full-time Research Assistant to join our cohesive, inventive team and to participate in creating and developing new products for clinical applications. You will have the chance to learn a broad range of skills useful in our industry. At SpeeDx we believe our employees are pivotal to our success and reputation, therefore we strive to offer true work/life balance with opportunity for further training and structured career development. Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So if you can rise to the challenge, we will provide you with a dynamic and rewarding career.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Designing and optimising qPCR assays for infectious disease targets
- Performing, interpreting and reporting qPCR experiments in the development of diagnostic products
- Working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Performing tasks in compliance with ISO13485 and internal Quality Management System
- Working according to the organisation’s laboratory safety, health and environment standards
- Performing general laboratory duties
The Successful Applicant will:
- Have a high intellect, enthusiasm, good lateral thinking skills, strong analytical skills, meticulous technical execution and a genuine desire to make a difference
- Have a positive outlook and open communication style combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Have good people skills and willing to work within our enthusiastic team
- Have a diligent work ethic, be highly organized, able to multi task, possess excellent time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with honours or masters in microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology or a related field, or with 2+ years of related experience
- Previous experience with qPCR.
Please clearly state in your application if you have previous experience with qPCR and indicate if you have full rights to work in Australia
If you believe you fulfill the criteria, please email your CV and accompanying cover letter and include in the subject the job title: Research Assistant
to: [email protected]. Applications must be received by 13 July 2018.