You are applying for the position of Research Assistant for Hudson 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
This role is also responsible for:
Preparing tissues for establishing cell line models and organoids. Developing and maintaining patient-derived xenograft models. Working with clinical trial centres. Collecting and processing samples from paediatric solid tumour patients. General lab safety, stock take and supply management. Lab journal entries and compliance with SOPs. The Research Assistant will report to the Research Group Head and maintain close working relationships with the Centre for Cancer Research team.
SELECTION CRITERIA The role will suit someone who is: Ethical and compliance-oriented thinker. Highly collaborative and team-oriented. Familiar with functional genomic techniques. Interested in paediatric cancer research. A relevant tertiary degree and a minimum of 3 years laboratory/research experience.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS This position is a fixed term contract role in a Full time (1.0 FTE) capacity. Salary is based on Research Support Staff classification dependent on level of experience. Superannuation of 11.5% and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
General enquiries can be directed to the HR team at Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, please apply with your resume, cover letter outlining your interest and experience, and responses against the Selection Criteria. If you think you meet some of the requirements but not all, we still want to hear from you!
Applications will close on the 22nd of November. Applications will be reviewed as they come through.
ABOUT US We are a global bioscience medical research leader, Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking, collaborative medical research discoveries and their translation into real-world impact. Our research programs deliver in five areas of medical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Reproductive health, Newborn health and Hormones and health. Hudson is a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by our values such as Excellence, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
WE OFFER: A proud Certified Family Friendly Workplace! Paid parental leave Onsite Gym with personal trainers Generous salary packaging with significant tax benefits Opportunities for Career and Professional Development Free Employee Assistance program Hudson social club with institute events all year! OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Hudson is committed to empowering our people and harnessing their diversity to build an inclusive and equitable work environment. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. As Hudson Institute is located within a Healthcare setting, the CHO (and Monash Health) mandatory vaccination mandates apply to all Hudson employees. As part of the application process, evidence of an immunisation history statement or COVID-19 Digital Certificate is required. No offers of employment will be made without the appropriate evidence being provided.
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