Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $77,734 - $115,527
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Science and research
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6206
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 - Loi Laboratory
- 12-months fixed term, full time
- 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs
- Attractive salary packaging offers available
About the role
The position requires a highly motivated research assistant. They will be responsible for providing daily health monitoring to experimental mice in an efficient manner and being involved with ongoing experiments including, tumour measurements, drug dosing and data collection. They will also be involved in blood and tissue work, particularly involving immunology techniques such as tissue processing for flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry.
About you
The successful candidate will have completed Bachelor in Science or equivalent, with experience in one or more fields of cellular immunology, human immunology, cell & molecular biology. Experience working with experimental animal models, demonstrated animal handling skills, understanding of regulations, excellent attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills and techniques is also required.
Please note this role requires the ability to work as part of a team, or independently with the flexibility in task-sharing in order to progress research outcomes, including contributing to a weekend and public holiday roster and/or out of hours work (time in lieu).
The ideal candidate will meet the following essential requirements:
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in relevant scientific field
- Immunology knowledge
- Experience working with experimental animal models and demonstrated animal handling skills.
- Willingness to learn new skills and techniques, particularly animal surgeries.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and across multiple projects.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Passion for cancer science research
The ideal candidate may also display the following desirable skills:
- Immunology background, experience in flow cytometry, PBMC, blood and immune cell processing.
- Experience in histology techniques, including tissue processing, sectioning and staining of FFPE sections
- Experience with drug administration techniques such as oral gavage and intraperitoneal injection.
- Experience in colony management, including transgenic and knockout strains.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RNA sequencing techniques)
- Accurate knowledge of animal health and welfare checks and ethical requirements.
- Basic understanding of compliance regulations including POCTA Act, AQIS, PC2 & OGTR and Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADOs
Join Us
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a resume and 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. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Sherene Loi
Contact Number: 03 8559 5935
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 12 August 2025
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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 is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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.
Applications close Tuesday 12 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
28 July 2025
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