Research Assistant

The Oncofetal Ecosystem lab is involved in research at the intersection of cancer genomics and immunology and is committed to the development of next generation of medical therapies. The research in the laboratory involves cutting edge single-cell and spatial transcriptomics technologies, bioinformatics, machine learning and innovative approaches for mRNA vaccine

development.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Research Assistant, Level 1 to 6 is accountable for conducting experiments within their Research Platform.

**Salary**: Up to $99,000 + 14% super + salary packaging (depending on experience)

Employment Type: 1-year fixed-term contract

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITSGenerous 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES

RA1 - RA2
- Performs in a reporting framework
- An RA1- RA2 is accountable for conducting experiments within their Research Platform and key responsibilities include:
Conduct experiments under supervision such as tissue culture, genotyping, maintenance and monitoring of mouse colonies and routine assays- Record experimental procedures and results- Regularly attend meetings with the wider Research Platform 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- Media preparation- 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

RA5 - RA6
- Performs in a reporting framework
- An RA5 - RA6 will work in a collaborative environment when conducting experiments within their Research Platform. In addition to attaining previous level responsibilities RA1 - RA4, key responsibilities include:
- Design and manage own experiments and report and discuss findings back to supervisor- Regularly attend extra seminar meetings and conferences- Contribute towards research projects through to joint authorship of abstracts and publications in journals specific to field- Develop research-related material for the benefit of scholars with appropriate guidance from senior staff, and assist in the design and/or the operation of specialised laboratory and technical equipment or the conduct of advanced research procedures;

ABOUT YOU

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

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.

RA5 - RA6- Bachelors’ Degree in Science or Medicine (preferably with Honours)- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal- Advanced problem solving skills- Presentation skills - professionally drawn graphs, figure legends and method sections to publishable standard- Proficiency in interpreting data and results- Sound understanding of clinical aspects of the research required- Displays considerable experience and expertise in a broad range of procedures relevant to the current research field

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