Research Assistant

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Alfred Health Full time

**Alfred Health**

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- **12-month fixed term position**:

- ** Full time (76 hours per fortnight)**:

- ** Medical Scientists Grade 1, Year 1-7 (RX1-RX7)**:

- ** Located at The Alfred**:

- ** Great staff benefits**

**The Department**

The MRG within the Division of Blood Cancers, Australian Centre for Blood Diseases (ACBD) is a combined translational and clinical research team focusing on the identification and characterisation of novel therapeutic agents for multiple myeloma (MM). We also attempt to develop strategies to overcome drug resistance mechanisms and initiate development and implementation of correlative laboratory studies undertaken in parallel with institutional and multi-centre clinical trials. Our group also conducts tissue banking and correlative research in patients with CLL and lymphoma

**The Role**

This position works under a general supervisor and will involve:

- Establish and update a database of patients with CLL or lymphoma who have consented to tissue banking
- Coordinate the initial and subsequent collection of specimens for these patients for tissue banking
- Processing of human bone marrow biopsy samples, conducting cell culture assays, assisting in in vivo experiments, DNA and RNA isolation from cell lines, primary samples, serum and plasma, cDNA synthesis and polymerase chain reaction assays, as well as assisting with the general maintenance of the laboratory which includes preparation of commonly used solutions or buffers.

**Qualifications and Experience Required**
- Science qualification or a related discipline from a recognised university area is desirable
- Previous laboratory experience and/or education/training is essential
- Knowledge in practical animal handling would be advantageous
- Computer capable - Familiar with Excel, Word, PowerPoint

**Staff Benefits**
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

**Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 17th July 2025.**

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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