Genomics Specialist

**Genomics Specialist (2 positions available)**:
**Position Number**: 0064439
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-Term for 2 years
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department**:Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine
**Salary**:Academic Specialist - Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Support the Precision Oncology Genomics laboratory team to deliver cutting-edge genomic research and testing for personalised cancer care**:

- **Collaborate with global leaders, including Illumina, to advance genomics innovation and transform cancer treatment within a world-class biomedical precinct**:

- **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**
This role focuses on advancing precision medicine by leveraging next-generation sequencing, whole-genome analysis, and liquid biopsy technologies to match therapies to patients effectively. Working within the innovative Lumina partnership, you will utilise aseptic techniques and fine pipetting to support cutting-edge research and diagnostics. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to transformative healthcare solutions through technology-driven approaches.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing DNA and RNA from various tissue (i.e. blood, fresh, frozen, FFPE) sources
- Analyse and interpret genetic data using software assisted analysis tools and report on results as required.
- Maintain documentation of standard operation procedures in accordance with ISO15189 requirements and ensure that documented laboratory protocols are precisely followed.
- Participate in continuing education activities in the UMCCR and external training sessions.

**Who We Are Looking For**

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.
- Demonstrable high level of technical competency and molecular analyses with large scale next generation sequencing.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently complete repetitive tasks in a timely manner with precision and accuracy.
- High-level problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to exercise judgement, initiative and communicate to team and researchers using well developed communication skills.

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 - Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine**
The Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine is a joint venture of the University of Melbourne and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Recognising the need for interdisciplinary synergy, the venture will replace the University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research, bringing leading experts from both organisations together to transform cancer care. The Collaborative Centre aims to improve the lives of people with cancer through equitable access to personalised treatment options and prevention strategies informed by the latest genomic tests and analysis.

**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

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