Research Assistant - Britt Lab
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Research Assistant, Britt & Campbell Laboratories
• 12 month Fixed-term, Full-time position
• Level A, 1RA1 - 1RA6 (depending on qualifications and experience)
We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and engaging Research Assistant to join the Britt and Campbell laboratories, supporting a NBCF-funded study on high-risk familial breast cancer and an NHMRC-funded study focused on testing re-purposed drugs for triple negative breast cancer. This role will involve microdissection of patient tissue samples, DNA/RNA extraction for downstream sequencing studies, microscopy and tissue culture.
The successful candidate should hold an honours degree in a related discipline, with a strong background in cancer research being highly desirable. We are looking for someone with proven independence, ability to work with a team, and excellent troubleshooting skills.
For more information on recent publications and projects currently running in the Britt & Campbell labs see: https://www.petermac.org/research/labs/ian-campbell and https://www.petermac.org/research/research-programs-and-labs/cancer-evolution-and-metastasis-program-lab/kara-britt-lab.
The lab welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds.
This position is full-time initially for a fixed term of 12 months. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 and monthly ADO’s
• Flexible, hybrid working practices
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume and response to the 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 Managers: A/Prof Kara Britt and Prof Ian Campbell
Email: kara.britt@petermac.org; ian.campbell@petermac.org
Phone Number(s): Kara Britt 03 855 97110; Ian Campbell 03 855 97109
Applications Close: 11:59PM, Tuesday 01 July 2025
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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and engaging Research Assistant to join the Britt and Campbell laboratories, supporting a NBCF-funded study on high-risk familial breast cancer and an NHMRC-funded study focused of testing re-purposed drugs for triple negative breast cancer. This role will involve microdissection of patient tissue samples, DNA/RNA extraction for downstream sequencing studies, microscopy and tissue culture. The successful candidate should hold an honours degree in a related discipline, with a strong background in cancer research being highly desirable. We are looking for someone with proven independence, ability to work with a team, and excellent troubleshooting skills.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026
Classification or Salary Range
Level A (1RA2-1RA6) depending on qualifications and experience
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category B
Key Relationships
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Skills
Selection Criteria
| Essential Requirements |
• Proven experience in working with human tissue culture |
| Desirable Requirements |
• Tissue culture |
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Provide high quality technical support | • Carries out research that fulfil the aims of the projects • Excellent technical skills and eye for detail • Accurate analysis and interpretation of experiment results • Good knowledge of literature related to research area • High level of integrity and ethics • Completes tasks in a timely and efficient manner |
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2. Communication of research outcomes |
• Attendance at weekly divisional seminars, lab meetings and project steering meetings |
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3. Supervision of staff and students |
• Provides help and regular feedback to staff and students |
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4. Foster a good working relationship with colleagues |
• Good working relationships with others both within the laboratory and computational biology departments. • Ability to work in a team environment • Willingness to help others in the research team as required |
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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 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.