Laboratory Assistant

locations

Perth, WA

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 13 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: April 9, 2026 (10 hours left to apply)

job requisition id

JR105112

About The Team

The Personalised Medicine Centre (formerly the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics) is a collaborative research hub between Murdoch University and Perron Institute, bringing together cutting-edge laboratory research and clinical expertise. Our multidisciplinary team of researchers and health professionals is dedicated to advancing personalised medicine - developing targeted treatments tailored to an individual’s unique genetic profile and lifestyle.

Our research spans a wide range of critical health challenges, including genetic therapies, genomics, motor neurone disease, sepsis, immunogenomics, drug hypersensitivity, cognitive health, muscular dystrophy, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, myositis, and multiple sclerosis.

For more information about our Centre’s research groups visit our website.

Your New Role!

The Laboratory Assistant at the Personalised Medicine Centre (PMC) supports daily laboratory operations by maintaining facilities, preparing reagents and buffers, and managing consumable supplies. This role helps ensure experiments run efficiently while upholding a safe, productive and compliant research environment.

Your key responsibilities will include –

Manage laboratory supplies and logistic, including receiving and distributing deliveries, coordinating with research groups on orders and stock allocation, and maintaining organised clean, and operational lab spaces

Support laboratory operations, including washing and sterilising glassware, autoclaving waste and materials in line with biosafety procedures, and maintaining liquid nitrogen tanks safely

Prepare routine laboratory reagents and buffers and perform other assigned tasks to support ongoing molecular research activities

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $64,600.00– $71,942.00 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

Indigenous Language Allowance

Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit

Employee Assistance Program

On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

Certificate III in laboratory skills (or related field), or completion of Year 12 with relevant laboratory experience

Working knowledge of laboratory procedures, including the safe handling of chemicals and biohazardous materials

Strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to follow instructions, supported by reliable and professional work ethic

Basic computer proficiency, including email, Word and Excel

Proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads to meet deadlines

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Anthony Akkari, Foundation Chair in Industrial Pharmacogenetics, a.akkari@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR105112 as the reference.

Applications Close on 08 April 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.