Senior Genome Analyst
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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
Full Time Fixed Term Role
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Fixed term for 12 months
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80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO
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Salary range between $100,084.4 -$125,346 based on years of experience.
This position is for a scientist with significant experience in analysing high-throughput genomic data to contribute to both the research, diagnostic and translational diagnostic outputs of the Wilson Centre for Blood Cancer Genomics. Reporting to Associate Professor Piers Blombery.
Key duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Analysis of genomic data from targeted panel sequencing to whole genome transcriptome sequencing in both research and accredited settings
• Contribution to supervision and training of other analysts and students
• Contribution to the research outputs of the Wilson Centre including manuscript preparation and grant writing
• Ethically conducting all duties
• Maintain knowledge of medical/scientific literature relevant to the laboratory’s testing program
• Awareness & adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies
Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.
Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter 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: Piers Blombery
Contact Number: 03 8559 8424
Email: piers.blombery@petermac.org
Applications Close: Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 26 June 2025
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Position Summary
This position is for a scientist with significant experience in analysing high-throughput genomic data to contribute to both the research, diagnostic and translational diagnostic outputs of the Wilson Centre for Blood Cancer Genomics.
Key duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Analysis of genomic data from targeted panel sequencing to whole genome transcriptome sequencing in both research and accredited settings
• Contribution to supervision and training of other analysts and students
• Contribution to the research outputs of the Wilson Centre including manuscript preparation and grant writing
• Ethically conducting all duties
• Maintain knowledge of medical/scientific literature relevant to the laboratory’s testing program
• Awareness & adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies
NOTE: The hours of this position are subject to change in line with our commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
1SR1 – 1SR11
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
| Internal | Principal supervision: • Lead of Molecular Haematology Regular consultation: • Lead Scientist, Molecular Haematology • Principal Scientist, Molecular Pathology • Medical Haematopathology team Liaises with: • Clinicians and other researchers • Pathology scientists as appropriate |
| External | • Liaises with external clients and institutions |
Education
Skills
| Essential requirements | • PhD or equivalent with specific training and / or experience in molecular techniques • Demonstrated experience in high-throughput diagnostic molecular techniques • Demonstrated experience and competency in the performance and understanding of a wide range of molecular techniques including but not limited to ddPCR, QPCR, NGS workflows • Experience with designing, optimising and validation of new assays • Interpersonal attributes necessary to organise staff, develop staff skills across laboratory disciplines and work as part of an effective and clinically interactive team • Professional approach to patient care, service confidentiality and provision of pathology/testing services • Ability to communicate effectively • Demonstrated ability to meet the clinical expectations of client • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate cooperatively in a team including other scientists, senior scientists, pathologists, genetic counsellors, clinical staff and researchers • Demonstrated ability to critically assess and evaluate new equipment, instruments or products relevant to the diagnostic work of their laboratory • Demonstrated ability to present work, write protocols and maintain documentation |
| Desireable requirements | • Postgraduate qualification (MSc, PhD) • Relevant Professional Society Membership and Fellowship (eg. HGSA, FFSc (RCPA)) • Experience in diagnostic pathology with specific experience in molecular pathology • Experience with one or more of: automated sequencing (Sanger & NGS), high resolution melting, genotyping, real-time PCR, digital PCR and bio-informatics |
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated By/Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Contribution to the research program of molecular haematology and the Wilson Centre for Blood Cancer Genomics | • Demonstrated by participation in independent research project within the program. • Publication and presentation of research work as appropriate • Involvement in grant submissions • Demonstrated experience and competence to make independent analytical decisions in the performance and understanding of a wide range of molecular techniques • Demonstrated ability to critically assess and evaluate new equipment, instruments, pathology products or methods • Mentoring and/or training of undergraduate and graduate scientific staff • Keeps patient information confidential • Monitors, and adheres to key performance indicators • All documentation is completed including procedures, maintenance records and quality assurance procedures according to laboratory, NATA ISO15189 standards and protocols |
| 2. Quality assurance | • Participates where appropriate in internal and external QA programs • Participates in educational activities including attendance at internal and external training courses, clinical and scientific meetings • Demonstrated commitment to further education and ongoing professional development, which may include attendance at scientific meetings and activities recognised through the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, or equivalent professional body • Maintains and develops own specialised skills • Embraces skill extension, innovation and change |
| 3. Works as part of a team | • Communicates and cooperates with co-workers to ensure work is completed within appropriate timeframes • Supports a workplace culture that encourages change, learning, innovation and a team-based approach with a client-responsive and patient-oriented emphasis |
| 4. Maintain safe working practices and a safe working environment | • Implement measures designed to minimise accidents and injuries (in consultation with Senior Scientists and Principal Scientist for Molecular Pathology) • Ensure laboratory compliance with relevant OHS legislative and regulatory requirements • Ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported in the appropriate system and that these records are used for continuous safety improvements • Liaison with OHS representative |
| 5. Follows appropriate policies and procedures | • Acts in accordance with the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) professional code of conduct • Compliance with NPAAC guidelines for nucleic acid testing |
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.
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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.