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University of Western Australia - Research Officer

WEG Student Career Hub · Crawley · Posted 1 week ago

Temporary / Contract Healthcare & Medical Junior
CategoryHealthcare & Medical
Job typeTemporary / Contract
LocationCrawley
Career levelJunior
QualificationBachelor Degree
Application deadlineSep 03, 2026

Job description

About the role

A 12-month UWA research role conducting molecular biology and RNA experiments that inform AI-enabled cancer therapeutic development.

Key responsibilities

Conduct and document wet-lab experiments. Perform molecular cloning, cell culture and RNA handling. Generate experimental data for computational models. Contribute to the RNA therapeutic development pipeline.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or relevant tertiary education in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related field. Hands-on molecular cloning and mammalian cell-culture experience. Relevant Australian work rights.

Please review the official employer vacancy linked through the Apply button for the complete position description, eligibility requirements and application instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and document wet-lab experiments
  • Perform molecular cloning
  • cell culture and RNA handling
  • Generate experimental data for computational models
  • Contribute to the RNA therapeutic development pipeline

Required skills

  • Molecular biology
  • Cell culture
  • RNA handling
  • Laboratory documentation
  • Research

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree or relevant tertiary education in molecular biology
  • biochemistry
  • biotechnology or a related field
  • Hands-on molecular cloning and mammalian cell-culture experience
  • Relevant Australian work rights

Work location

Crawley

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