Research Assistant in Colorectal Cancer Histology

3 weeks ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0061704
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term until March 7th 2025
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Clinical Pathology and Centre for Cancer Research
**Salary**:Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Lead groundbreaking cancer research projects with cutting-edge histological and immunohistochemical techniques.**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**

Your responsibilities will include:

- Liaise with pathology services across Australia to access tissue blocks and slides from study participants, perform paraffin microtomy where necessary and return blocks to labs, while maintaining accurate records of receipt, processing and returning of specimens.
- Experience with preserving fresh tissue and sectioning of fresh-frozen tissue
- Staining of tissue sections for routine morphological assessment and work with Pathologist to coordinate review of slides for pathology feature assessment and tracking of data entry of results into laboratory database.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You excel in communication, fostering collaboration and engagement in research. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you're self-motivated to consistently deliver exceptional results. Your knack for problem-solving and commitment to quality assurance drive the development of innovative laboratory methods and protocols.

You will also have:

- Bachelor of Science or Biological Science with Honours or Masters degree in relevant area
- Demonstrated experience with immunohistochemical stains across a range of antibodies/stains
- Demonstrated experience in histology including experience with paraffin microtomy and basic histology laboratory equipment
- Demonstrated ability to articulate scholarly research through public presentations or University level forums

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

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

**Your New Team - Department of Clinical Pathology**
The University of Melbourne's Clinical Pathology Department pioneers cancer research, focusing on molecular tumor defects for improved diagnostics and treatments. Located at the forefront Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, we collaborate extensively, driving advancements in cancer cell biology, DNA bio-banking, and cutting-edge sequencing. Beyond cancer, we shape medical leaders through our Doctor of Medicine program and support vibrant graduate cohorts.

**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**
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

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

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

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

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the.

**Advertised**: 21 Feb 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 13 Mar 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

  • Colorectal Cancer Study Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

    About the Role The Study Coordinator for the Colorectal Oncogenomics Group (COG) at the University of Melbourne will recruit participants for colorectal cancer research studies and manage related administrative tasks, including data collection and ethics applications. The role requires excellent organisational skills, self-motivation, and the ability...

  • Colorectal Cancer Study Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

    About the Role The Study Coordinator for the Colorectal Oncogenomics Group (COG) at the University of Melbourne will recruit participants for colorectal cancer research studies and manage related administrative tasks, including data collection and ethics applications. The role requires excellent organisational skills, self-motivation, and the ability...

  • Colorectal Cancer Study Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Parkville, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

    About the Role The Study Coordinator for the Colorectal Oncogenomics Group (COG) at the University of Melbourne will recruit participants for colorectal cancer research studies and manage related administrative tasks, including data collection and ethics applications. The role requires excellent organisational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to...

  • Colorectal Cancer Study Coordinator

    4 days ago

    Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

    **Job no**: 0062763 **Location**:Parkville **Role type**:Part-time (0.6FTE) ; Fixed-term for 18 months **Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences **Department/School**:Department of Clinical Pathology and Centre for Cancer Research **Salary**:UOM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super - Coordinate participant recruitment...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job TitleResearch Assistant (0.8 FTE)Job Description:An excellent opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join the Personalised Oncology Division (Gibbs Laboratory), working 0.8 FTE, at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.About the PositionThe Research Assistant is responsible for providing technical and...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Parkville, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job Title Research Assistant - Brain Cancer Research Laboratory **Job Description**: An exciting opportunity is available to join the Brain Cancer Research Laboratory in the Personalised Oncology Division, and Brain Cancer Centre, in the establishment of pre-clinical models of brain cancer for personalised medicine approaches and to work with clinical...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Parkville, Victoria, Australia Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Full time

    Job Title: Research Assistant (0.8 FTE)Job Description: An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate Research Assistant to join the Personalised Oncology Division at Australia's top-notch biomedical research institute.About the Position:- Responsibilites include providing technical and operational support in a laboratory setting to enhance research...

  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Parkville, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job Title Research Assistant (0.8 FTE) **Job Description**: An excellent opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join the Personalised Oncology Division (Gibbs Laboratory), working 0.8 FTE, at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the Position The Research Assistant is responsible for providing...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Parkville, Australia Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Full time

    Work in Parkville, just a hop away from the CBD, Melbourne Zoo & Queen Victoria Markets Attractive salary $79,920 - $97,330 per annum + super 2-year full time opportunity in Australia's largest child health research institute What’s in it for you? Maximise your pay through salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases. Work in a supportive...

  • Research Officer

    7 days ago

    Parkville, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job Title Research Officer - Brain Cancer Research Lab **Job Description**: An excellent opportunity exists for a Research Officer to join the Brain Cancer Research Laboratory in the Personalised Oncology division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the position An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and motivated...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Parkville, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job Title Research Assistant **Job Description**: An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Blood Cells and Blood Cancer Division (Kelly Laboratory) at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the Position The role of the Research Assistant is to provide technical and operational support for the...

  • Research Assistant

    4 days ago

    Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

    **Job no**:0057673 **Location**:Parkville*** **Role type**: Full Time; Fixed term for 2 years **Faculty**: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences **School**:Melbourne Medical School, Clinical Pathology **Salary**: Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super - **Contribute to cutting-edge translational research in cancer genomics.**: -...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Parkville, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job Title Research Assistant **Job Description**: An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Wei Laboratory in the Blood Cells and Blood Cancer Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the Position An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated Research Assistant to join the translational...

  • Research Assistant in Prostate Cancer Research

    2 weeks ago

    Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

    **Job no**: 0061884 **Location**:Parkville **Role type**:Full-time or Part-time; Fixed term position available to the end of 2025 **Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences **Department**:Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital **Salary**:Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super - **Conduct genomics research within a...

  • Research Assistant

    4 days ago

    Parkville, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job Title Research Assistant **Job Description**: An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Structural Biology Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the Position Selection Criteria Essential Knowledge and Skills- A BSc with Honours or Masters in an appropriate area of study, or...

  • Research Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job TitleResearch Officer - Brain Cancer Research LabJob Description:An excellent opportunity exists for a Research Officer to join the Brain Cancer Research Laboratory in the Personalised Oncology division at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.About the positionAn exciting opportunity exists for a talented and motivated researcher with a...

  • Advanced Genomics Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job TitleAdvanced Genomics Research AssistantJob Description:An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Advanced Technology and Biology Division at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.About the positionResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Maintaining and operating genomics instruments under the...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Parkville, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job Title Research Assistant - Naik Laboratory **Job Description**: An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Naik Laboratory in the Immunology division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the Position We are seeking a dedicated full-time Research Assistant to be a part of the Naik laboratory...

  • Research Fellow

    4 weeks ago

    Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

    **Job no**:0058680 **Location**:Parkville **Role type**:Full time; Fixed-term for 12 months **Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences **Department/School**:Department of Clinical Pathology, Melbourne Medical School **Salary**:Level A - $77,171 - $104,717 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay...

  • Research Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

    Job TitleResearch Officer - Scott LaboratoryJob Description:An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Officer (postdoctoral scientist) to join the Scott Laboratory in the ACRF Cancer Biology and Stem Cells Division at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.About the positionResearch in the Scott laboratory focuses on ovarian and...