Research Assistant

Description:

The successful applicant will contribute to research projects and will play a central role in the administration and organisation of the research group to facilitate day-to-day research activities. The projects encompass cloning and purification of recombinant forms of the antigens, antibiotic testing and investigating virulence of bacterial pathogens in mouse models of disease. Standard experiments will include structural and functional studies of virulence determinants, studies of immunogenicity, and standard antibiotic development assays.

Key responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
 

• Conduct research in the area agreed with the supervisor.
• Work with colleagues, postgraduates and undergraduates in the completion of their research projects.
• Ordering and maintenance of laboratory supplies
• Preparation of laboratory samples and reagents
• Basic molecular biology techniques for manipulation of DNA (e.g. subcloning, mutagenesis)
• Basic microbiology techniques including the culture of human pathogens
• Expression and purification of recombinant proteins from bacterial culture
• Mouse handling and skills including immunisation and infection procedures
• Monitoring laboratory animals out of business hours, when required
• Undertaking induction and basic training of new staff and students
• Assist in formulation of ethics applications and preparation of reports.
• Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor
• General lab management
• Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols
• Apply safe storage, handling and disposal techniques to chemicals, equipment, stores and/or samples/specimens