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Optical Microscopist – CAHM

Date:  17 Dec 2024
Site:  VCCC (Parkville)
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Core Microscopy
Division:  Cancer Research
Department:  Laboratory Research
Enterprise Agreement:  Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
Core Microscopy

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

 

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

 

OPTICAL MICROSCOPIST

 

  • 24-months Fixed-Term, Full-Time
  • 1RA1 - 1RA6

 

The Centre for Advanced Histology & Microscopy (CAHM) at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre provides support to researchers using high-end optical microscopes including confocal, spinning disk, multi-photon, super-resolution and spatial proteomic/transcriptomics in their research projects. 


We are seeking a highly motivated Microscopy Specialist to join our dynamic research Core Facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in optical microscopy and a passion for scientific discovery. This role will involve providing essential microscopy support, training, and troubleshooting to researchers across various projects and is responsible for:

  • Maintain records of microscopy maintenance, training and usage.
  • Troubleshoot microscopy equipment and perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
  • Discuss and understand analysis requirements with researchers.
  • Provide guidance and support to researchers in selecting appropriate microscopy methods for their experiments.

 

The ideal candidate will also contribute to our Spatial Biology Platform, advancing cutting-edge research through antibody optimization, and use of multi-spectral imaging technologies. 

 

The position is:

  • Fixed-Term, Full-Time
  • Onsite presence essential at 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
  • Basic Salary Range: $76,210.16 to $97,770.40 AUD
  • Advertising from Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 to Friday, 31st January, 2025

 

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter and CV outlining relative key skills and experience, and address the Selection Criterias to assist us with our assessment. 

 

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

 

Hiring Manager: Nicholas Anthony
Email: nicholas.anthony@petermac.org

 

Applications Close: Friday, 31st January, 2025
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Position Summary

The Centre for Advanced Histology & Microscopy (CAHM) at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre provides support to researchers using high-end optical microscopes including confocal, spinning disk, multi-photon, super-resolution and spatial proteomic/transcriptomics in their research projects. 
We are seeking a highly motivated Microscopy Specialist to join our dynamic research Core Facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in optical microscopy and a passion for scientific discovery. This role will involve providing essential microscopy support, training, and troubleshooting to researchers across various projects. The ideal candidate will also contribute to our Spatial Biology Platform, advancing cutting-edge research through antibody optimization, and use of multi-spectral imaging technologies. 

The position is available for 12 months in the first instance, with the possibility for extension.
 

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement

Classification or Salary Range

1RA1-1RA6

Immunisation Risk Category

Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting

Key Relationships

Internal
  • Members of CAHM
  • Staff members of Research Core Facilities
  • Cancer Research Division staff and students
External
  • Staff and students from other research institutes

 

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements
  • Postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
  • Strong foundation in optical microscopy principles and techniques.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with researchers at all levels.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience in microscope training, support, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desireable Requirements
  • Experience optimizing antibody staining techniques for various microscopy applications, ensuring high-quality and reproducible results.
  • Experience with multi-plex immunohistochemistry technologies (e.g. OPAL).
  • Proficiency in image analysis software (e.g., Imaris, Arivis and ImageJ).

 

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Proficient in operating and maintaining a wide range of optical microscopy techniques, including widefield, confocal, and slide-scanning microscopes.
  • Maintain records of microscopy maintenance, training, and usage.
  • Troubleshoot microscopy equipment and perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
2. Collaborate effectively with researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds to understand their experimental needs and provide tailored microscopy solutions
  • Ability to discuss and understand analysis requirements with researchers  
  • High level of attention to detail
3. Development of a good working relationship with others in the Centre for Advanced Histology and the research division 
  • Ability to work as part of a team 
  • Willingness to help others as required 
  • Provide guidance and support to researchers in selecting appropriate microscopy methods for their experiments.
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive training on microscopy equipment, including standard operating procedures.
  • Provide ongoing support to researchers, assisting them in acquiring high quality data.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to contribute to research projects and achieve shared goals.

 

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

 

 

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

 

 

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

 

  • Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
  • Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
  • We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

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