Research Technician
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
* Join the Australian Cancer Research Foundation Translational Research Laboratory - Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
* Work as part of a team contributing to improvement in cancer treatment and care.
* Part Time role (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week) fixed term for 12 months.
The ACRF Translational Research Laboratory is a team of clinicians and laboratory scientists working together to improve the treatment of patients diagnosed with blood cancers. Our laboratory is instrumental in the design and activation of clinical trials incorporating biobanking and biomarker analyses and currently supports the activities of more than 25 prospective clinical trials.
Your experience in processing patient samples will provide the research material that is used in studies performed in our laboratory and those of our collaborators.
Your new role:
* Work as part of a flexible team in a high-quality translational research environment, undertaking translational and biomarker research across a range of clinical conditions - with a particular focus on blood cancers.
* Process patient tissue and blood samples with a high degree of technical expertise.
* Utilise your high level of attention to detail to maintain databases of samples processed across various studies.
* Assist laboratory research staff with experiments as directed.
About you:
* You have a Bachelor of Science/Biomedicine/Applied Science or equivalent.
* You have experience in one or more fields of Immunology, Haematology and Oncology as well as experience working in a translational research environment.
* You demonstrate a high level of project management and have excellent record keeping and IT skills.
* You are able to effectively collaborate with staff across a number of laboratories and research institutions.
* You have experience in the processing of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells .
Benefits of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital:
* Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
* Be part of a team that prides itself on a collaborative and inclusive environment.
* Salary packaging, onsite car parking and close to public transport.
* Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
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Interested? Click on the apply button Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
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