Organisation : Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Healthcare & Medical
Sector : Research / Medical Research
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $78,334 - $89,979
Application closing date : 28 Jun, 2024
About the organisation
ABOUT US
Hudson Institute of Medical Research is affiliated with Monash Health and Monash University and a partner of the Monash Health Translation Precinct. We are a global bioscience medical research leader, 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.
About the role
An exciting opportunity is currently available for a Junior Research Assistant to join the Centre for Cancer Research at Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Australia’s leading Medical Research Institute:
The Junior Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting laboratory staff and students of the Developmental and Cancer Biology laboratory in undertaking wet laboratory experiments using relevant cell and animal models of childhood solid cancers.
The Junior Research Assistant will report to the Developmental and Cancer Biology laboratory Head, A/Prof Jason Cain, and maintain close working relationships with the Developmental and Cancer Biology team.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The role will suit someone who is:
- Interested in cancer biology
- Willing to work with animal models of disease
- An ethical and compliance-oriented thinker with sound judgement
- Highly collaborative and team orientated
- Capable of problem-solving and independent thinking
- Able to effectively interpret and communicate findings
- Organised and has excellent documentation skills
Qualifications desired:
- A relevant tertiary degree and experience in laboratory research.
- Experience with mouse models of disease (preferred but not essential)
Your responsibilities include:
- Setup and perform routine experiments according to documented protocols
- Prepare cell and tissue specimens
- Work with cell and mouse preclinical cancer models
- Develop and optimise new techniques to the laboratory according to criteria specified by others
- Order supplies and monitor and manage supply levels
- Standard use of general laboratory equipment
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
This position is a fixed term contract role in a Full time (1.0 FTE) capacity. Salary is based on Research Support Group, RES X level dependent on experience. Superannuation of 11% and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
General enquiries can be directed to A/Prof Jason Cain –jason.cain@hudson.org.au. Please do not share your application to this email address.
We offer:
- A proud Certified Family Friendly Workplace!
- Flexible working Arrangements
- Paid parental leave
- Onsite Childcare facilities
- 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 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.
Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact: hr@hudson.org.au
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Application will be reviewed as they come through. Application will close after 3 weeks from date of advertising date: 28 June 2024.
Why You'll love working here
Work from home
Referral program
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY?
A position description is available below. If you feel this role is 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 requirement but not all, we still want to hear from you! Application will close after 2 weeks from date of advertising date. Application will be reviewed as they come through.
Please quote in application: Junior Research Assistant via Pro Bono Australia.
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