Research Assistant

The Cancer Plasticity and Dormancy Program is dedicated to discovering new treatment paradigms to target currently incurable metastatic and relapsing cancers. There is a focus on cancers that spread to or grow predominantly in the skeleton including, multiple myeloma, and breast and prostate cancer. We aim to better predict which patients will relapse and develop new treatments to stop cancer relapse.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking to appoint a motivated research assistant to help perform single-cell analysis of cancer cells isolated from patients. The appointment person will work as part of cross program collaboration between the laboratories of Professor Peter Croucher, Assoc Professor Christine Chaffer and Professor Tri Phan.

Salary: Up to $81,300 + 14% super + salary packaging (depending on experience)

Employment Type: One year term contract with possibility to extend

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- Collect and process tissue samples from clinical and animal studies- Develop and optimise cell isolation methods for cell and molecular studies- Perform single cell multiomic methods on cells isolated from patients and animals- Conduct experiments including those utilising cell and molecular biology techniques- Generate and analyse experimental data- Record experimental procedures and results- Attend and participate in regular laboratory and program meetings- Be involved in general laboratory responsibilities including reagent ordering- Be responsible for sharing knowledge with staff and students across the program

ABOUT YOU- Bachelor Degree in Science or Medicine- At least two years practical laboratory experience- Experience in cell and molecular biology techniques- Strong computer skills in areas relative to science- Detail orientated, clear thinking and creative.- Highly motivated with a strong commitment to quality- High degree of flexibility.- An ability to manage time and prioritise workload.- Good communication skills.

Desirable:
- Experience in tissue culture and flow cytometry- Experience in cancer or immunology

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
- Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively._

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