QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.
About The Transplantation Immunology Laboratory:
Our research focuses on improving our understanding of the complications which often occur after stem cell transplantation, the gold-standard treatment for high-risk blood cancers. These complications are a major barrier to the success of this immunotherapy and include graft-versus-host disease, infection, prolonged immune cell dysfunction and relapse. We develop unique preclinical models and employ clinical samples together with cutting-edge technologies to unravel complex mechanisms to aid the discovery of new therapeutic targets or biomarkers of disease. The overarching aim of our research is to translate basic research findings into clinical practice with our vision to make this lifesaving, blood cancer treatment, safer and more effective.
The Scientific Technical Officer will be required to work in a team environment and support research activities performed in the laboratory. This will predominantly involve managing a large animal colony of genetically modified mouse strains for research purposes, including breeding and genotyping/phenotyping mice. The role will require the individual to provide assistance with bone marrow/stem cell transplantation, animal dissection and sample collection.
Role Purpose / Responsibilities:
Applications are invited for a Scientific Technical Officer to join the Transplantation Immunology Laboratory. The following duties will apply:
Responsible for the management (breeding and genotyping/phenotyping) of a large animal colony of genetically modified mouse strains for research purposes
Provide assistance to laboratory staff/students performing experiments, including bone marrow/stem cell transplantation, dissection, cell isolation/sample collection from animal tissues
Contribute to day-to-day laboratory operations, including stock/reagent ordering, shipment preparation, general laboratory maintenance
Provide assistance with managing Animal Ethics, Safety and OGTR requirements and the ability to ensure those requirements are met
Ensure work practices comply with the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act, related legislative requirements and the Institute's Work Health & Safety (WH&S) policies and procedures
Model and promote research excellence and integrity, adhering to the highest quality and ethical standards
About you:
To be successful in this position you will need:
Hold a relevant diploma/associate diploma tertiary qualification (or agreed equivalent) in animal handling and technology for scientific purposes, at a minimum. Applicants with a tertiary qualification in immunology are strongly encouraged to apply
Knowledge of immunology and experience with animal models of immune diseases for research purposes
High level experience with breeding, genotyping/phenotyping, animal handling and monitoring, drug administration (various routes) and tissue sampling; experience with PCR and flow cytometry
Knowledge of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes; experience with animal ethics applications and reporting; meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work independently and effectively within a team; excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of analytical and problem-solving skills; high level of self-motivation and initiative
Ability to maintain excellent, highly accurate and reliable scientific records
Effective project management skills, including planning, resource allocation; strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing tasks and projects with specified time frames
Experience with aseptic tissue culture techniques, immunological assays and stem cell transplantation
Remuneration:
Salary range is $74,074 to $88,269 p.a. plus super and generous salary packaging. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years, with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
For further information:
please contact A/Prof Antiopi Varelias - ******
Closing Date:
29 November 2024
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
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What we offer:
Salary Packaging
State of the art facilities
Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
Supportive and collaborative team environment
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