Research Officer

5 days ago

Westmead, Australia Children's Medical Research Institute Full time

**Research Officer/ Postdoctoral Researcher**

**Cancer Research Unit**
- **Make an important contribution to the health of future generations through medical research**:

- **Work with a world-leading, independent medical research institute**:

- **Located in Westmead**—**Sydney’s and Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct**

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology. Our strong international reputation is based on decades of significant research outcomes in these areas of specialty.

**The Role**

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Conduct, and contribute to research as part of a team
- Provide intellectual input into experimental plans and the research project
- Keep accurate records of research activities, results, analyses and reagents
- Prepare manuscripts, reports and presentations
- Participate in shared tasks related to the operation of the laboratory and management of biological resources
- Undertake administrative duties relevant to research activities
- Actively participate in research meetings and seminars
- Provide guidance and training to others in the team
- Be aware of cutting-edge research techniques and develop and maintain contact with collaborative groups of scientists

**To succeed you will have**
- Hold a B.Sc. (Hons) and postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- Research experience in cancer biology
- Technical expertise and hands-on experience in molecular and cell biology, mammalian cell culture
- Experience in microscopy techniques such as immunofluorescence, fluorescence in situ hybridization or live cell imaging
- Experience with gene modification techniques, such as CRISPR/Cas9, siRNA-mediated gene suppression or viral-vector gene mediated transfer
- Strong background in data analysis and biostatistics, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, R Studio and graphing software
- Analytical thinking and troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidential information

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Pay: $96,000.00 - $103,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Maternity leave
- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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