Research Assistant – Flow Cytometry and Genotyping
2 weeks ago
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Research Assistant – Flow Cytometry and Genotyping
This is a 12-month full time position with the potential for an extension, funding dependent, and will be split between the Research Flow Core and Genotyping Core. Within the Genotyping Core the research assistant will genotype genetically modified samples and perform associated laboratory tasks. Tasks will include DNA extraction, conventional and real time PCR, genotyping by flow cytometry, and analysis and interpretation of results. Within the Research Flow Core tasks will include training researchers to operate flow cytometry analysis platforms, operate sorting platforms for research experiments, QC and maintenance of facility instrumentation, and troubleshooting issues. Both roles will require general laboratory housekeeping/administration tasks and the capability of working both co-operatively and independently within a small team.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. If you have further questions, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Eva Orlowski-Oliver and Jade Cooke
Email: eva.orlowski-oliver@petermac.org and jade.cooke@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59 pm 30th September 2024
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Position Summary
This is a 12-month full time position with the potential for an extension, funding dependent, and will be split between the Research Flow Core and Genotyping Core. Within the Genotyping Core the research assistant will genotype genetically modified samples and perform associated laboratory tasks. Tasks will include DNA extraction, conventional and real time PCR, genotyping by flow cytometry, and analysis, interpretation and reporting of results. Within the Research Flow Core tasks will include training researchers to operate flow cytometry analysis platforms, operate sorting platforms for research experiments, QC and maintain facility instrumentation and trouble shoot issues.
Both roles will require general laboratory housekeeping/administration tasks as required and the capability of working both co-operatively and independently within a small team.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals
Classification or Salary Range
1RA2-1RA5
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal
- Genotyping Core team, Research Flow Core team
- Animal Facility Staff
- Other Peter Mac staff and students
External
- Collaborators
Education
Skills
Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) (or equivalent experience) in biological/biomedical sciences
• Experience in molecular biology techniques including PCR
• Experience working in a PC2 laboratory
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow a protocol and troubleshoot as required
Desirable Requirements:
• Experience in Tick@lab and iLab.
• Experience with Flow Cytometry
• An understanding of genotyping
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
1. Laboratory support
• General laboratory housekeeping/administration tasks as required
• Organises ones work load, ensures samples are processed at an efficient throughput.
• Assists the team and covers for team absences as required
2. Conduct tasks in a timely manner
• Accurately perform PCR and/or flow cytometry, and interpret subsequent results
• Accurate recording of PCR and/or flow cytometry results in electronic formats (Excel, Tick@Lab, iLab)
• Contribute to development and optimisation of protocols as required
• Ensure QCs are performed and instruments released for use
• Ensures that instrument bookings are adhered to (Analysis, sorting, training)
• Addresses and resolved researcher’s queries and requests in a timely manner
3. Fosters a good working relationship with colleagues
• Good working relationships within the team/s and with other internal and external stakeholders
• Clear communications with all stakeholders including researchers, animal house staff, Group Leaders and within the team.
• Willingness to help others in the lab as required or as directed
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please 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.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
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