About This Opportunity
Join the established and highly regarded StemCore or Australian Organoid Facility teams, where you will provide specialist research/technical expertise in the fields of human stem cell culture, characterisation and differentiation, as well as molecular biology to support gene-editing and functional genomics.
There are two positions available:
Research Technician - Australian Organoid Facility
Research Technician – StemCore – this role will help support StemCore's service provision to academic and industry clients under ISO9001 accreditation
Key responsibilities for both roles will include:
For additional information on each position’s duties and responsibilities, please contact talent@uq.edu.au for a copy of the relevant position description.
About StemCore and the AOF
StemCore is a national, state-of-the-art Pluripotent Stem Cell Core Facility within AIBN at the University of Queensland, that enables and accelerates stem cell research for academics and industries working in the area of regenerative medicine throughout Australia. StemCore offers a range of products and services, including provision of proprietary human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), cell characterisation, and comprehensive training programs.StemCore is managed by Stem Cells Limited, a non-profit biotech company established by The University of Queensland and Monash University.
The Australian Organoid Facility is a not-for-profit automation facility, providing quality-assured organoids for basic, translational and contract research. Our goal is to help Queensland researchers access organoids reliably and affordably to accelerate 3D biological research in Australia. We use state-of-the-art automation technologies to produce organoids at low cost. We are also equipped to optimally develop new organoid systems at scale and to perform sophisticated high-content analysis on complex 3D biological systems. We provide a reliable pipeline of organoids, which can complement pre-clinical studies for drug candidates or assist the development of biomaterials and micro-engineered biosystems.
StemCore and the AOF are national research infrastructure facilities in receipt of federal funding from the National Collaborative Infrastructure Scheme (NCRIS), and from the Queensland State Government and the University of Queensland.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
Salary packaging options
About You
Bachelor of Science in a relevant area; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Sound understanding of scientific experiments and modern analytical techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or both of the following areas:
Mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique;
Basic characterisation assays using common molecular and cell biology techniques (e.g. FACS, immunostaining, qPCR, array CGH) .
Skilled in computing packages including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good organisational skills and the ability to work within a project management framework and deliver to desired timeframes.
Ability to prioritise own workload, work independently and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to rapidly learn new skills and use new technologies.
Responsible approach to equipment use and maintenance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct documentation.
Previous experience in a similar role would be considered favourably.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Andrew Prowse a.prowse@uq.edu.au
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close 15 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60172). Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.
