Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science is an eminent WA not-for-profit medical research institute located on the QEII Medical Centre campus, Nedlands. We undertake cutting edge research on a wide range of neurological disorders and conduct specialist treatment clinics. Our aim is to provide a better quality of life for millions of people around the world who suffer with devastating neurological conditions.

About the role The Research Assistant is responsible for supporting research projects in the Perron Institute Laboratory with responsibilities including conducting experimental procedures, ensuring the optimal performance of laboratory equipment, and actively contributing to the design, execution, and analysis of scientific studies.

This role is offered on a full-time (1.0FTE) fixed term basis (12 month initial contract with the possibility of extension).

Key responsibilities

- Conduct experiments and experimental assays using fibroblasts, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), and iPSC derived cultures.

- Conduct quality assessment experiments on iPSC cultures.

- Operate laboratory equipment according to standard operating procedures and quality standards to ensure accuracy and reliability of experimental results.

- Manage laboratory inventories and ordering, including reagent and consumable stock levels, sample tracking, biobanking, and purchase requisitions.

- Assist with human research ethics documentation, including preparation and maintenance of ethics applications, amendments, and compliance records for projects using the facility.

- Manage biobanking, MTAs, OGTR, and familiarisation with permits and imports.

- Take day-to-day responsibility for small research projects, with guidance from a supervisor, including planning tasks, executing experiments, and reporting on progress.





- Contribute to literature reviews within the team.

- Maintain a transparent laboratory records and detailed account of experimental procedures and results.

Skills and Experience

- A relevant Bachelor degree with honours or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training in tissue culture.

- Management of human ethics applications.

- Experience writing SOPs, MTAs, etc… for laboratory organisation and management.

- Experience with procurement and reagent management.

- Relevant experience and ability to coordinate sample and data collection and undertake other research studies under supervision.

- Excellent IT skills and highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including designing SharePoint sites.

- Experience with molecular biology assays such as qPCR, immunocytochemistry, plate reader assays, western blots.

- Demonstrated technical laboratory skills, and ability to maintain clear and accurate laboratory records.

Benefits

Perron offers its employees the following benefits:

- As the Perron Institute is a charitable organisation, we are able to offer salary packaging benefits including up to $15,900 tax free annually (in addition to the tax free threshold).

- Flexible working arrangements.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- Central location.

- Collaborative and positive culture.

To Apply for this Position

Please forward a CV and a one page cover letter outlining your suitability to Sanaz Ghadiri by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Applications close on 7th December 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than this date. Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately.

Please note that you will be required to provide a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check as part of the pre-employment process. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role.

📌 Research Assistant (Nedlands)
🏢 Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science
📍 Nedlands