Research Assistant - Cancer Plasticity & DormancyThe Cancer Plasticity and Dormancy Program is dedicated to discovering new treatment paradigms to target currently incurable metastatic and relapsing cancers. There is a focus on cancers that spread to or grow predominantly in the skeleton including, multiple myeloma, and breast and prostate cancer. We aim to better predict which patients will relapse and develop new treatments to stop cancer relapse.THE OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking to appoint a motivated research assistant to help perform single-cell analysis of cancer cells isolated from patients. The appointed person will work as part of a cross-program collaboration between the laboratories of Professor Peter Croucher, Assoc Professor Christine Chaffer, and Professor Tri Phan.Salary: Up to $81,300 + 14% super + salary packaging (depending on experience)Employment Type: One year term contract with possibility to extendSNAPSHOT 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 ongoing training and developmentStimulating, diverse and highly international research environmentFlexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuationA range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service, and study leaveDiscounted Health InsuranceLifestyle discounts with our community partnersWHAT YOU WILL DOCollect and process tissue samples from clinical and animal studiesDevelop and optimise cell isolation methods for cell and molecular studiesPerform single cell multiomic methods on cells isolated from patients and animalsConduct experiments including those utilising cell and molecular biology techniquesGenerate and analyse experimental dataRecord experimental procedures and resultsAttend and participate in regular laboratory and program meetingsBe involved in general laboratory responsibilities including reagent orderingBe responsible for sharing knowledge with staff and students across the programABOUT YOUBachelor Degree in Science or MedicineAt least two years practical laboratory experienceExperience in cell and molecular biology techniquesStrong computer skills in areas relative to scienceDetail oriented, clear thinking, and creativeHighly motivated with a strong commitment to qualityHigh degree of flexibilityAn ability to manage time and prioritise workloadGood communication skillsDesirable:Experience in tissue culture and flow cytometryExperience in cancer or immunologyABOUT GARVANGarvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRI's.Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are always looking for culture 'add', not culture 'fit' and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. If you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements, and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr