We are looking to hire a resourceful Research Fellow - Ovarian Cancer Organoid Program to join our incredible team at Cabrini Health in Melbourne.
Growing your career as a Full Time Research Fellow - Ovarian Cancer Organoid Program is an incredible opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, adaptability and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Research Fellow - Ovarian Cancer Organoid Program at Cabrini Health today!

Cabrini
Cabrini is a Catholic charitable organisation inspired by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This order was founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini who was canonised in 1946 and later proclaimed Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. We are a community of care, reaching out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all we serve. With more than 4300 staff, 1000 accredited medical practitioners and several locations, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career.

Research Fellow - Ovarian Cancer Organoid Program
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (with potential for ongoing)
Cabrini Malvern & Brighton

The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, research-only academic to contribute towards the research effort of the organisation and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to the particular field of research. The appointee will be a part of a collaborative research program between Cabrini Research’s Department of Medical Oncology and the Monash Biomedical Discovery Institute (BDI) ovarian cancer organoid program. The Research Fellow will be expected to carry out genomic and proteomic techniques to identify changes within ovaries resulting in tumour formation and characterise mechanisms driving drug resistance.



This involves and is not limited to tissue processing, establishment and characterisation of human ovarian cancer organoids from both cancerous and non-cancerous clinical samples, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and complex transcriptional profiling. In addition, the Research Fellow – Ovarian Cancer Organoid Program will be involved in the optimisation and carrying out of drug assays.

Key Capabilities

A doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline area or a closely related research field

Expertise in complex tissue culture growth, preferably experience with organoid cultures

Demonstrated experience in performing various cell culture assays including drug screens is desirable

Experience in gene expression data analysis for experimental applications including single cell assays is desirable

Experience/knowledge in xenograft models is desirable

Experience in immunohistochemistry staining and characterisation is desirable

Demonstrated data analysis and manuscript and research proposal preparation skills; including a solid track record of refereed research publications

Ability to solve complex problems by using discretion, innovation and the exercise diagnostic skills and/or expertise

High level of organisational skills, with demonstrated capacity to establish and achieve goals

Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct reports and documents

A demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling





The ability to work both independently in a research environment and as part of an inter-disciplinary research team

A demonstrated capacity to work in a collegiate manner with other staff in the workplace

Demonstrated computer literacy and proficiency in the production of high level work using software such as Microsoft Office applications and specified software programs, with the capability and willingness to learn new packages as appropriate

Cabrini Offers

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Close to public transport

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Contact: Professor Gary Richardson OAM, Group Director of Cabrini Research View phone number on healthtimes.com.au

Closing date: 5th February 2023

Cabrini offers

Salary Packaging

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Close to public transportation

Cabrini is an equal prospect employer
Cabrini is committed to providing a safe environment for children

Compassion – Integrity – Courage – Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Vaccination requirements

Cabrini is a healthcare provider that is captured by the COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements released by the Victorian government. It is a condition of employment that all staff receive the required vaccines, unless they have a relevant medical exemption. Vaccination evidence or evidence of a medical contraindication must be provided prior to commencement.

Police Check

As per Cabrini policy, a mandatory copy of a current (under 12 months) police record check must be provided prior to the commencement date.

Benefits of working as a Research Fellow - Ovarian Cancer Organoid Program in Melbourne:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary

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