Research Assistant

The RNA Innovation Foundry (RIF) is a dedicated RNA manufacturing facility supported by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme, the WA State Government and The University of Western Australia. The facility manufactures high-quality mRNA for pre-clinical research, helping researchers accelerate scientific discovery without the need to establish their own manufacturing capability.

As part of a collaborative research environment, the RIF supports the scale-up and delivery of mRNA products for researchers and industry partners across Western Australia, contributing to therapeutic innovation and research translation.

Support the day-to-day operations of a specialised RNA manufacturing laboratory, including reagent preparation, laboratory inventory management, consumables purchasing and basic equipment upkeep.

Coordinate project tracking, customer communications and product delivery activities, ensuring stakeholders are informed of manufacturing schedules and order progress.

Contribute to laboratory quality and efficiency through accurate record keeping, maintenance of client databases, support for SOP implementation, data management and project administration.

Completion of a diploma-level qualification with relevant work experience, or a Certificate IV with relevant work experience in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry or related disciplines, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Demonstrated knowledge of basic bioinformatics or data analysis tools, or similar software in a research or academic setting.

Ability to follow established laboratory protocols and analysis workflows accurately and reliably.

Well-developed organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to maintain detailed experimental and data records.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills suitable for a research support environment.