Research Assistant - Beavis Lab

Req ID: 7897

Date: 15 Oct 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Beavis

Division: Cancer Research

Department: Laboratory Research

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Beavis

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Research Assistant - Beavis Lab

2-years fixed term, full time position available.
80 hours per fortnight plus monthly ADOs.
Up to $77,734.00 - $115,527.00 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.

About the role

An opportunity exists for a motivated and highly skilled scientist to join the Beavis Laboratory at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Our team is focused on targeting the immune system against cancer using a variety of different immunotherapeutic approaches. The candidate will develop an integrated approach to cancer treatment through approaches designed to enhance lymphocyte and chimeric antigen receptor trafficking to the tumour site.

About you

You will possess experience and skills in molecular biology, tissue culture and flow cytometry, whilst skills in CRISPR/Cas9 and generation of genetically engineered T cells are highly desirable.

You'll bring with you:

BSc (Honours) or equivalent
Experience with mouse work and animal models
Experience with Immunological assays and flow cytometry
Experience with cell culture, molecular biology and biochemical techniques
Experience in general laboratory duties
High quality written and oral communication skills
Flexibility and ability to develop new skills
High level organisational and time management skills

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs
Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume and response to selection criteria outlining relative key skills and experience 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: Professor Paul Beavis

Email: paul.beavis@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 1 November 2026.
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Position Summary

An opportunity exists immediately for a motivated and highly skilled scientist to join the Beavis Laboratory at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Our team is focused on targeting the immune system against cancer using a variety of different immunotherapeutic approaches. The candidate will develop an integrated approach to cancer treatment through approaches designed to enhance lymphocyte and chimeric antigen receptor trafficking to the tumour site. Ideal candidates will possess experience and skills in molecular biology, tissue culture and flow cytometry and skills in CRISPR/Cas9 and generation of genetically engineered T cells are highly desirable.

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026

Classification or Salary Range

Level A (1RA6-1RA10) (Dependent on experience)

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

Supervisors: Dr. Paul Beavis
Beavis Laboratory staff and students
Cluster 4 Staff and Students
Core Research facilities staff
Other research staff and students
Other Peter Mac staff and students

External

External collaborators on NHMRC and NBCF grants
Researchers from other research centres
Suppliers

Skills

Essential Requirements

BSc (Honours) or equivalent
Experience with mouse work and animal models
Experience with Immunological assays and flow cytometry
Experience with cell culture, molecular biology and biochemical techniques
Experience in general laboratory duties
High quality written and oral communication skills
Flexibility and ability to develop new skills
High level organisational and time management skills

Desirable Requirements

Generation of genetically modified cells
Experience with CRISPR/Cas9
Experience in production of retrovirus and/or lentivirus
In vivo immunology experience
Previous cancer research experience

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Performing experiments to a high standard	Careful and precise experimental technique Accurate analysis and interpretation of experiment results Ability to follow and understand instructions Ability to work with limited supervision Careful, accurate and timely record keeping Good knowledge of literature related to research area High level of integrity and ethics
2. Communication of research outcomes	Attendance at weekly divisional seminars, lab meetings and project steering meetings Clear communicaton of weekly activities to ensure all team members know ongoing operations Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with others in the laboratory and the Research Division
3. Foster a good working relationship with colleagues	Development of a good working relationship with others in the laboratory and Research Division Ability to work in a team Willingness to help others in lab as required
4. Training of junior staff/students	Teaching of relevant techniques to new staff Accurate recording of protocols to ensure reproducibility of experiments
5. Abides by OHS requirements	Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time Completes incident reports 100% of the time and responds appropriately to OHS incidents Attends Health and Safety training on emergency procedures annually and is capable of identifying emergency equipment in place Follows established procedures
6. Laboratory administration	Providing assistance where required with procurement, ethics relating to work with animals and human tissues and other tasks as required to facilitate laboratory management

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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

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.