Genomics Assistant Specialist

2 weeks ago


Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0053512
**Location**:Hospital Based - Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time Fixed-term for 2 years
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $92,749 - $100,397 or UOM 7 $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Work in a dynamic team and enjoy the acquisition of new technologies**:

- **Engage with next generation sequencing and a variety of other molecular techniques**:

- **UOM 6 - $92,749 - $100,397 or UOM 7 $102,338 - $110,780 p.a, 17% super, and benefits**

**About the Role**
This is an exciting opportunity for a Genomics Assistant/ Specialist to join the University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research, which seeks to improve cancer patient outcome through Cancer Genome Discovery, Translation and Personalised Medicine.

Supporting the program manager, you will be working within the genomics laboratory team to assist scientific, technical and administrative staff where required in order to maximise the efficiency and productivity of the Centre as a whole.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Contribute to the Centre’s cancer genome sequencing activities.
- Preparing DNA and RNA from various tissue sources.
- Analyse and interpret genetic data using software assisted analysis tools and report on results as required.

**Who We Are Looking For**
If you have high-level problem-solving skills and can set priorities and meet deadlines, maintaining outstanding attention to detail and accuracy, you will excel in this role. You will also have the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders and work well under direction as part of a team.

You will also have:

- An Honours/Masters or PhD degree in relevant area such as genomics, molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry or equivalent and experience in molecular diagnostics laboratory.
- Familiarity with general laboratory procedures and an ability to comply with NATA accreditation standard.
- Demonstrable high level of technical competency and molecular analyses with large scale next generation sequencing.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
- This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone._

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.** This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - The University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer**
The University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research is located within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Research Centre and is focused on improving cancer outcomes through genome-directed medicine and discovery. The UMCCR has strong involvement with Melbourne teaching hospitals, research institutes and VCCC alliance partners. The Centre is also actively engaged in several large international consortia.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

**About the University of Melbourne**
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

**Be Yourself**
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.

**Join Us**
- **Resume**:

- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**:

- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )**

**Advertised**: 31 May 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Applications close**: 28 Jun 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time



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