Research Officer

2 days ago

Herston, Australia QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Full time

Experienced PhD level biomedical research position
- Identify translational targets for breast cancer
- Attractive salary packaging & superannuation options

**About QIMR Berghofer**:
QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

**About Your Lab**:
**Role Purpose / Responsibilities**:
The following duties will apply:

- Animal handling in primary and metastatic cancer models.
- Tissue and cell culture maintenance for high throughput functional screens.
- Genome editing with CRISPR, including molecular cloning, lentiviral infection, PCR, Western blotting, Next Generation sequencing library preparation.
- Experience with flow cytometry.
- Assist to supervise research support staff in your research area
- Contribute to student supervision, as needed
- Model and promote excellence and integrity, adhering to the highest quality and ethical standards.
- Ensure work practices comply with the requirements of the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act, related legislative requirements and the Institute's Work Health & Safety (WH&S) policies/procedures and animal welfare.

**About you**:
You are required to have:

- PhD qualification and previous experience with animal handling, tumour models, injection, and monitoring
- Experience with general molecular and cell biology techniques
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, including the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to read and evaluate the literature, and make an experimental plan
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and reliable scientific records
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft suite (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Well-developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and consultation skills

**Remuneration**:Salary range is $96,100 to $103,108 plus super and generous salary packaging. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for one year with prospect to renew.

**Closing Date**:10 January 2025

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**What we offer**:

- Salary Packaging
- State of the art facilities
- Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Parental Leave provisions

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