Company description:Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Job description: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
OPTICAL MICROSCOPIST
24-months Fixed-Term, Full-Time 1RA1 - 1RA6
The Centre for Advanced Histology & Microscopy (CAHM) at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre provides support to researchers using high-end optical microscopes including confocal, spinning disk, multi-photon, super-resolution and spatial proteomic/transcriptomics in their research projects.
We are seeking a highly motivated Microscopy Specialist to join our dynamic research Core Facility.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in optical microscopy and a passion for scientific discovery.
This role will involve providing essential microscopy support, training, and troubleshooting to researchers across various projects and is responsible for:
Maintain records of microscopy maintenance, training and usage.
Troubleshoot microscopy equipment and perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
Discuss and understand analysis requirements with researchers.
Provide guidance and support to researchers in selecting appropriate microscopy methods for their experiments.
The ideal candidate will also contribute to our Spatial Biology Platform, advancing cutting-edge research through antibody optimization, and use of multi-spectral imaging technologies.
The position is:
Fixed-Term, Full-Time Onsite presence essential at 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Basic Salary Range: $76,210.16 to $97,770.40 AUD Advertising from Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 to Wednesday, 15th January, 2025
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter and CV outlining relative key skills and experience, and address the Selection Criterias 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: Nicholas Anthony
Email: ******
Applications Close: Wednesday, 15th January, 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 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.