Research Assistant

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Research Assistant will be working under the supervision of A/Prof Elissa Deenick and Prof Robert Brink whose labs are part of the Precision Immunology and Immune Biotherapies Research Programs at Garvan. The successful candidate will work on multiple projects with a major focus on producing and working with immunologically humanised mice to investigate immune disease, antibody production and testing new biotherapies.

Salary: Up to $95,000 + 14% superannuation + salary packaging (depending on experience)

Employment Type: 3 year fixed term contract

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

• Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
• Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
• Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
• Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
• A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct experiments such as tissue culture, flow cytometry, maintenance and monitoring of mouse colonies and routine assays
• Record experimental procedures and results
• Maintain databases
• Regularly attend lab meetings
• Contribute to team and Garvan research projects
• Be involved in lab responsibilities such as:
• Store duties, wash-up and cleaning of shared rooms
• Stock control: monitoring and ordering consumables under supervision
• Responsible for imparting knowledge, skills and expertise to others

General responsibilities include (applicable to all levels):

• All staff are required to comply with Garvan's workplace policies (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvan's Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including working in accordance with the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan's number one priority.

ABOUT YOU

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential

• Bachelors' Degree in Science or Medicine (with Honours), preferably in immunology or a related field
• Experience with multiparameter flow cytometry and Flowjo
• Experience working with mouse models including injections and monitoring
• Experience with tissue culture
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience with handling human blood samples
• Experience with magnetic bead cell separations
• Experience with molecular techniques e.g. RNA prep, PCR, recombinant protein production

Research Assistants within the Garvan are expected to possess the following attributes:

• Strong commitment to quality.
• Team-focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Ability to take direction well.
• Showing ability to time manage.
• Appropriate prioritisation of workload.
• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable with basic decision making.

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRI's.

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture 'add', not culture 'fit' and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.