Research Assistant

12 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Full time

Location: Melbourne

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Research

Reference: 22959

Peter Mac is one of a handful of integrated cancer research, education and treatment centres in the world. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.

Globally, we are facing one of the most pivotal times in the pursuit of cancer cures, and Peter Mac stands at its forefront. Together, we aim to lead a new era of cancer prevention, care and discovery, supported by state-of-the-art facilities at our new home within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.

Fixed Term Full Time

**Your role in our future.**

The position requires a full-time Research Assistant who will fill an exciting role for the laboratory of Dr Shom Goel (breast cancer physician-scientist) at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The Goel lab was established in 2019 at the Peter Mac with the goal of conducting basic and translational research that improves outcomes for patients with breast cancer. This role will be supporting funded projects centred around personalised immune-based and targeted therapies for breast cancer. The laboratory relies heavily on novel preclinical models including patient-derived and transgenic mouse models of breast cancer, coupled with therapeutic screening and biomarker discovery. There is a strong emphasis on clinical collaborations to translate results from the laboratory bench to the patient bedside.

Exceptional communication skills, time management skills, and attention to detail are a must. Technical precision whilst carrying out experiments is also critical.

**Previous applicants need not apply.**

For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

**Why work for Peter Mac:
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

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