Research Assistant

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $82,821 - $99,726

**Grade**:Grade not specified

**Occupation**:Science and research

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:6291
- At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

**YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE**

**Research Assistant - Translational Prostate Cancer**
- 12-months fixed term, part or full time role (parental leave backfill)
- Level A Equivalent [1RA2-1RA6, depending on qualifications & experience]

**About the role**
- The position will provide research support within the laboratory and will assume responsibility for a variety of research projects within the prostate cancer research group.
- The role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Coordinating clinical trial biospecimen processing and shipments - including acquisition of samples from external parties or clinical trial sites, retrieval of archival samples, biospecimen banking/storage
- Immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry staining and analysis, DNA/RNA extractions, and sample submissions to core facilities or third parties as required
- Liaising with clinical trial staff, clinician scientists and other parties to progress the translational aims of the clinical trials
- Facilitate ordering, approvals and invoicing for trial-related expenses
- Assist with laboratory requirements and supplies for clinical trials
- Assist with providing progress updates and reports on experimental progress for clinical trial principal investigators and other parties
- Documentation, database maintenance and data entry as required

**About you**
- You'll bring with you:

- Successful completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Medical/Laboratory Science or related field or equivalent qualifications or research experience
- Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience in a similar role
- Experience in biospecimen processing
- Experience in biospecimen-based translational research projects including: DNA/RNA-based methods
- Able to attend and contribute at laboratory meetings, seminars and journal club meetings as required
- To be able to work after hours or on weekends when the research demands so dictates
- A demonstrated capacity to work in a collegiate manner with other staff in the workplace

**Our benefits**
- We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options

**Inclusion and belonging**

**Join us**

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume and response to selection criteria outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

Hiring Manager: Shahneen Sandhu

**Applications Close: 3 September 2025**
- ___________________________________________

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

**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.
- Applications close Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 20 August 2025