Research Assistant/animal Technician

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Children's Cancer Institute Full time

**What’s in it for you?**
- **Work with purpose - help us find a cure for childhood cancer**:

- **Access to our ‘FlexBEST’ program - true flexibility from day 1 - options include hybrid working, school-friendly hours, and 9-day working fortnight**:

- **Focus on employee wellbeing, including a leading EAP program, and up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year**:

- **Investment in leadership development and career advancement opportunities**:

- **13 weeks paid parental leave on top of any government funded paid parental leave**:

- **Convenient Randwick location, across the road from UNSW Light Rail stop**:

- **THRIVE - Wellbeing initiatives to support “life balance”**:

- **REDI - Respect, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives**:

- **Social Committee - Fun, engaging events to foster connection**:

- **Personal Best - Structured Individual and Team goal setting to achieve Personal & Career development**

The Children’s Cancer Institute is the only independent medical research institute in Australia dedicated to research into the causes, prevention, better treatments and ultimately a cure for childhood cancer. More than 40 years on, our vision remains unchanged - to save the lives of all children with cancer and improve their long-term health, through research.

The Leukaemia Biology group at Children’s Cancer Institute undertakes highly translational research focused on the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of high-risk and drug-resistant acute leukaemia in children. This position will involve preclinical drug testing using mouse xenograft models as part of an NCI (USA)-funded program.

**Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to**:

- You carry out preclinical drug testing using an in vivo mouse model of leukaemia.
- You conduct research as a member of a team and are supervised by the Program Officer.
- You assist with planning and coordination of research efforts.
- You contribute to high quality publications.
- You contribute to laboratory maintenance.

**Qualifications, experience, and skills required**:
Essential:

- Experience in the use of animals for scientific research.
- Scientific degree with Honours or equivalent degree in related area.
- Solid knowledge and experience working within a laboratory environment.
- Ability to interpret and communicate results to the supervisor and research group.
- Ability to work independently and or as a member of a team.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Desirable:

- Experience in molecular biology and cell culture.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct experiments.
- Interest in the field of Cancer Research.

Join a group of dedicated people in a performance-driven environment to achieve success and discover what it's like to look forward to coming to work every day and make a real difference.

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