Research Assistant

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.

Through our key scientific strengths in cancer, immunology and genomic science, we aim to catalyse research from fundamental discovery to transformational impact. Enabled by cutting-edge technology and world-class facilities, and the support of our passionate Garvan family; our researchers and professional staff strive, every day, to create a future where everyone lives longer, healthier lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Cytoskeletal Systems group is focused on understanding and targeting cytoskeletal signalling by using powerful screening approaches to identify novel drugs capable of targeting the cytoskeletal phenotypes that drive a number of disease states. We’re looking for a Research Assistant to be part of our dynamic team - either a new graduate with relevant research experience or an experienced Research Assistant with prior knowledge of the monitoring and maintenance of mouse colonies.

The Research Assistant, Level 1 to 4 is accountable for conducting experiments within their Research Program.

**Salary**: Up To $85,100 Depending on Experience + 14% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: 1 Year Full Time Fixed Term Contract

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment- Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave- Discounted Health Insurance- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

RA1 - RA2

Performs under supervision

An RA1- RA2 is accountable for conducting experiments within their Research Platform and key responsibilities include:
- Conduct experiments under supervision such as tissue culture, maintenance and monitoring of mouse colonies and routine assays- Record experimental procedures and results- Regularly attend meetings with the wider research community as required- Be involved in junior lab responsibilities such as:
- Store duties, wash-up and cleaning of shared rooms- Stock control: monitoring and ordering consumables under supervision- Responsible for imparting knowledge in relation to limited skills or experimental expertise

RA3 - RA4

Performs under guidance rather than constant supervision

An RA3 - RA4 is accountable under guidance for conducting experiments within their Research Platform. In addition to attaining previous level responsibilities RA1 - RA2, key responsibilities include:
- Assist with and perform more complex experiments, under guidance- Assist with interpretation of experimental procedures and results- Create and present reports on scientific findings under guidance- Responsible for imparting knowledge in relation to specific skills or experimental expertise- Regularly attend meetings with the wider Research Platform community to discuss and review current and future technologies and experiments as assigned- Carry out own experiments, according to the project aims as set out by supervisor, ensuring the quality of research is consistent and reliable- Assist new members of the Research Platform within the laboratory- Make presentations of research progress to the Research Platform as assignedABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:
RA1 - RA2- RA 1 - Bachelors’ Degree in Science or Medicine (preferably with Honours);- RA 2 - Bachelors’ Degree in Science or Medicine (1st Class Honours);- Competent computer skills (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

RA3 - RA4- Bachelors’ Degree in Science or Medicine (preferably with Honours)- Competent computer skills (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)- High level of accuracy and attention to detail;- Specific technical expertise relating to position or field of study;- Competent report writing and presentation skills;- Appointment at this level would normally require at least 4 years’ experience within a lab, however this alone is not sufficient.

Research Assistants within the Garvan are expected to possess the following attributes as shown below:
RA1 - RA2- Strong commitment to quality.- Team-focused approach.- High degree of flexibility.- Ability to take direction well.- Showing ability to time manage.- Appropriate prioritisation of workloa