Research Assistant

• Permanent Part-time opportunity working 30.4 hours per week
• Offering salary bracket $75k - $130k (FTE) base + Super + Salary Packaging
• Located at Sydney Processing Centre, Alexandria 

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
 

About the role  

The Research Assistant will contribute to research and support activities within Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (Lifeblood). 

The Research program includes several research groups, including:

• Biostatistics & Epidemiology
• Donor Research
• Clinical Research and Cellular Therapies
• Population Health
• Product Development and Transfusion Studies
• Strategy, Communication and Molecular Development

All research groups provide high quality scientific outcomes that support Lifeblood core activities and are internationally competitive. Depending on the particular research group, the Research Assistant role can be desk based (e.g., specialised literature searching, qualitative and quantitative data analysis), laboratory based (e.g., conduct and analysis of specialised technical procedures), or involve field work (e.g., collecting data in a donor centre).

Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• Honours degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• Previous experience in a research role, in a related field.
• Proficient in the analysis of technical, quantitative and/or qualitative data, as appropriate to the role, including familiarity with analytic and statistical software.
• Ability to contribute to research projects, under the direction of Manager.
• Commitment to research that can be translated into practical outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in communicating research outcomes.

Benefits and Wellbeing

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
• Plus, many more!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Svet Subotic via ssubotic@redcrossblood.org.au.

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.