Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Childrens Medical Research Institute Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia's first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world's most highly regarded independent medical research organisations.
Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children's health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.
Work with a team of dedicated professionals We're looking for either an experience Research Assistant or Staff Scientist to provide expert services for the Single Cell Analytics Facility and CellBank at Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI), while also supporting other CMRI Research Facilities as needed.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact by delivering high-quality services and support across multiple research platforms.
In this role, you'll be empowered to work independently, while also contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking team setting.
You'll work closely with the Scientific Core Facilities Engagement & Service Support Lead and become an integral part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in research.
A rewarding role in every way
Full time role – 37.5.
12 months Fixed Term contract, with a potential to extend past this point.
Excellent not for profit tax benefits.
A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone's contribution is highly valued.
Benefits Task & responsibilities What you'll do:
Proactively support researchers to achieve their scientific objectives through the provision of single cell analytics and long read sequencing services.
Prepare technical reports and contribute to research papers.




Coordinate Single Cell Analytics Facility services with colleagues in other Research Facilities where relevant to streamline and enhance customer experience.
Assist with Cell Line Testing, Custom Culture and other services offered by CellBank one day per week.
Assist with iPSC maintenance, expansion and freezing and other service offered by CMRI's Genome Engineering Facility
Assist Scientific Core Facilities Engagement & Service Support Lead to identify potential income generating and cost minimisation opportunities which enable the facility to be financially sustainable and implement these initiatives where directed.
Proactively engage with potential users of the Single Cell Analytics Facility to maximise awareness and utilisation of available single cell analytics capability at CMRI.
Represent CMRI Research Facilities at conferences, seminars and events
Actively seek projects which promote development of new capabilities of the Single Cell Analytics Facility
Undertake administrative duties relevant to the activities of the facility Qualification & experience
What can you bring to this role?
We are seeking an outgoing and dynamic Research Assistant or Staff Scientist with a passion for laboratory science and stakeholder engagement.
The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships with facility users and stakeholders through in-person communication,



scientific presentations, and written correspondence.
A strong understanding of cell platforms, the specific laboratory equipment, and related software is essential.
In this role, you'll demonstrate advanced lab methods, ensure high-quality specimen preparation, and apply your critical thinking and time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Our ideal candidate would be someone with:
Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Experience in genomics techniques.
There is a preference for experience with single cells genomics including and/or scRNAseq and scATACseq, but this is not a must.
Understanding of the capabilities and applications 10X Genomics and ONT platforms- This is a big bonus, but not a must.
Proficient in routine cell and molecular biology techniques .
Experience in mammalian cell culture including iPSCs.
Knowledge of cell and molecular biology.
Familiarity with methods related to single cell specimen preparation and image processing/analysis.
Proficient computational skills and experience with database programs.
About Company Want to know more about CMRI?
Please visit our website or LinkedIn.
We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies.
We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Children's Medical Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people.
We embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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