Tissue Bank Research Assistant

6 days 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, Medical

Reference: 22523

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.

**Your role in our future.**

Peter Mac Tissue Bank is looking for a second in charge Research Assistant to assist with the day-to-day running of the Tissue Bank at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The Tissue Bank is a member of the Victorian Cancer Biobank providing researchers with ethically collected human biospecimens for research.

As second in charge you will also be expected to mentor and train junior staff, assist in day to day equipment and laboratory management, quality development and contribute to operational improvement processes as necessary. You will be innovative, enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn. Attention to detail, problem solving ability and excellent communication skills are vitally important as is the ability to work well in a team environment. Meticulous data entry skills are essential, and an understanding of the ethical principles underpinning research using human tissue are desirable.

Experience working in a Tissuebank and/or experience working with quality management systems would be highly regarded.

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.

Peter Mac offers its employees the following benefits:

- Salary Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Central City Location
- Training and Development Program



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