Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Parkville, Australia Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Full time

Work in Parkville within the Royal Children’s Hospital
Attractive salary $82,318 - $91,721 per annum + super
2-year full time contract

**Job Opportunity**: Research Assistant Scientist - Functional Phosphoproteomics Lab

What’s in it for you?

Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Enjoy flexible working options
Access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources
Opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking research in the field of stem cell medicine
Collaboration with international partners through reNEW
Ongoing career development and training

**The opportunity**:
MCRI Stem Cell Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Research Assistant Scientist to join the newly established Functional Phosphoproteomics Lab. This interdisciplinary research group is at the forefront of cutting-edge biomedical research, focusing on stem cell models of human disease, large-scale drug screens, and mass spectrometry analysis. As a Research Assistant Scientist, you will play a vital role in supporting our dynamic team and contributing to ground-breaking research projects.

Join the Functional Phosphoproteomics Lab and be a part of our exciting journey to advance stem cell-based therapies and make a lasting impact on the field of regenerative medicine.

**Your responsibilities include**:
Support large-scale drug screens conducted by the research group
Create and execute standard operating procedures for processing a high volume of biological samples, utilising robotic and liquid handling systems, in collaboration with computational team members.
Prepare samples for mass spectrometry analysis as per established protocols.
Maintain laboratory stocks, including buffers, reagents, standards, and cell lines

**About you**:
Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or related discipline
Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation
Knowledge and proficiency in cell culture, cell biology, and protein biochemistry
Basic knowledge of pharmacological and drug screening concepts
Eagerness to lean and a proactive attitude

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

**To be considered, applicants should submit**:
Cover letter
Resume

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children’s and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children’s and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless a valid medical exception applies.

**Closing date**: 29 November 2023

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