Employment Type : Temporary Full Time up to 12 January 2026
Position Classification : Admin Off Lvl 3-6, in line with qualifications and experience
Remuneration : 66027.58 - 79458.87 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ531724
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join the Children's Cancer Research Unit (CCRU) at Kid's Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong background in molecular and cell biology, looking to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at improving outcomes for children with cancer.
The CCRU focuses on understanding the genetic predispositions and molecular mechanisms that drive childhood cancers, particularly those with poor prognoses, deriving novel preclinical models for improved testing efficacy and deriving novel cell therapies for cancer. The research assistant will conduct laboratory research under the guidance of senior CCRU staff, applying a variety of biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques and contribute to the administration of the research unit.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant (RA) role is to provide high quality research outcomes under the direction of the program and laboratory team leadership of the Children's Cancer Research Unit (CCRU).
The RA will be responsible for undertaking experimental investigations under the direction of senior CCRU staff and will assist in the smooth running of the unit through ordering and maintaining supplies. The role will involve a range of laboratory techniques including biochemical and cell and molecular biology approaches to the investigation of children's cancer. It will also include cell culture and tissue handling techniques such as processing clinical samples from patients recruited to studies undertaken by the unit. There is potential to progress to undertaking PhD research in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree relevant to medical science with evidence of relevant excellent achievement academically or equivalent scientific/technical experience in molecular biology and/or cancer research. Applicants with relevant honour's degrees or currently completing honour's degrees are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in one or more of the following: molecular assays such as DNA purification, PCR and NGS, proteomics, cell-based assays involving mammalian cell tissue culture, multi-parameter flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy. Experience with data analysis and statistical packages desirable. Demonstrated practical experience in laboratory bench work in a regulated or research environment. Demonstrated high level of organisation and meticulous record-keeping skills. Evidence of efficient time management and multi-tasking with a demonstrated capacity to monitor work flows and prioritise tasks. A sound understanding of data confidentiality and principles of ethical research practice. Evidence for a high standard of communication skills and demonstrated ability working effectively both independently and within dynamic research teams. Computer literacy, database management and excellent analytical skills. SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us for more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website:
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Applications Close: 3/12/2024
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