You are applying for the position ofResearch AssistantforHudson Institute of Medical Research.Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.
The primary site for this position is: Melbourne
The candidate will take an active partin multiple aspects of the program including animal and primary tissueprocessing, high-throughput drug screens and CRISPR screens as well asassisting with the overall direction of the program.
Typicalactivities for this role include:
· Tissue culture of cell lines and generation of cell line knockoutclones
· Performing lab duties such as tissue culturing (experience withorganoid cultures is a plus), functional genomics (e.g., drug screening andCas9/CRISPR), and molecular biology techniques (e.g., RNA/DNA extractions,plasmid cloning, PCR).
· Participating in the development and implementation of technical knowledgefor project-specific purposes.
· Assisting in animal studies, including genotyping and tissueanalysis.
· Contributing to the management of lab databases to ensure allrecords are up to date.
· Ensuring a consistently well-organized work area and activelyparticipating in aliquoting reagents for communal lab use.
· Participating in the weekly stock take of laboratory consumablesand reagents.
· Participating in collecting consumable stocks, and reagents andplacing orders as required.
· Assisting and contributing to data generation for research andpublications.
· Maintaining a detailed laboratory notebook to demonstrateadherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols and safetyguidelines.
· Engaging in campus culture, including participating inprofessional development activities and attending internal/external campusconferences and seminars.
SELECTION CRITERIA The role will suit someone who has: A Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours or 1-2years of laboratory experience An equivalent combination of relevant experienceand education/training1 or more years of experience in tissue cellculture and molecular biology techniquesExperience conceptualising, developing andreviewing technical aspects of projects and making recommendationsThe ability to translate research strategy intomeaningful long-term plans and objectives Experience in technical planning and implementation The ability to initiate and maintain effectiverelationships with various stakeholders EMPLOYMENT TERMS This position is a fixed term contract role in a full time capacity. Salary is based on ResearchSupport Group, RSS X/Y level (Junior Research Assistant/Research Assistant) dependenton experience. Superannuation of 11% and very attractive salary packagingoptions are available.
How to apply? A position description is available below.
If you feel this role is right fit for you, pleaseapply with your resume and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.If you think you meet some of the requirements but not all, we still want tohear from you!
Applications will close on Sunday 30 June 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they come through and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
about us We are a global bioscience medical research leader,Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking, collaborativemedical research discoveries and their translation into real-world impact. Ourresearch programs deliver in five areas of medical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Reproductivehealth, Newborn health and Hormones and health. Hudson is a community ofresearchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achievingdiscoveries that improve human health. We are driven by our values such asExcellence, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community. We are committed to makinga positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
We offer: A proud Certified Family Friendly Workplace! Paid parental leaveOnsite Gym with personal trainersGenerous salary packaging with significant taxbenefits Opportunities for Career and ProfessionalDevelopment Free Employee Assistance programHudson social club with institute events all year! oUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, equity AND INCLUSION Hudson is committed to empowering our people andharnessing their diversity to build inclusive and equitable work environment.We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally,religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse gendersand sexualities. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplaceand offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nationsstaff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples to apply.
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Pleasenote: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . Thisrole requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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