Research Assistant - Eckersley-Maslin Laboratory

- 2 Years Fixed-Term, Full-Time Role - 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO's.
- Up to $77,734.00 (1RA1)- $115,527.00 (1RA10) per annum - depending on qualifications and experience.
- Attractive salary packaging options are available.

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.

About the role

We are seeking a Full Time Research Assistant to support ongoing research in the Eckersley-Maslin Laboratory at Peter Mac. Our laboratory incorporates a diverse team of researchers dedicated to studying the regulation and dynamics of chromatin plasticity in development and cancer models. More information on the research performed in the Eckersley-Maslin laboratory can be found on our website (www.eckmaslab.com).

The main duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

- Performing cell culture research activities including culturing cancer cell lines, maintaining communal stocks, viral production and transduction, generating genetically engineered cell lines and validating those lines.
- Molecular cloning including designing and troubleshooting cloning strategies, including but not limited to gRNA cloning, gateway cloning, site directed mutagenesis, HDR reporter template generation.
- Supporting researchers with CRISPR-based and other types of high-throughput screens.
- Assistance with molecular biology and biochemical work including molecular cloning, plasmid purifications, PCR, Western Blotting and preparing samples for mass spectrometry.




- Keeping high quality up to date records of experimental protocols, observations and results
General laboratory duties including ordering of reagents, monitoring lab supplies, and maintaining reagent databases.
- Developing and maintaining working relationships with other team members, other managers and research support staff, core facility staff and external providers.

The successful candidate will have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent, with a minimum of 1 year laboratory experience in molecular and/or cell biology and a strong interest in chromatin biology. The applicant must have strong scientific foundations in cancer cell and molecular biology, with hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture systems and molecular biology techniques. Further experience with flow cytometry or CRISPR screening is desirable. The role will provide support for multiple team members on their projects and requires excellent organisation, time management, record keeping and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate must be adaptable with high attention to detail, and willing to learn and carryout complex experimental protocols under the guidance of current lab members. The role will also involve some lab administration such as ordering reagents, managing stocks and consumables. Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will be required to be on site most workdays. The role would suit a recent (or soon to be) honours or masters graduate keen to develop their scientific skill sets whilst supporting ongoing research projects.





This position is initially for 2 year Full-Time (1.0 EFT) to start within 3 months of close of applications and an option of extension beyond the fixed term. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We encourage people of all minority and underrepresented backgrounds to apply. This position is open to Australian and Permanent Resident applicants.

Applicants must outline their motivation in applying for this position and also address all essential criteria as listed under experience / qualifications in the position description in their cover letter.

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: A/Prof Melanie Eckersley-Maslin

Email: ***************@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Monday 12 October 2026.

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews will be conducted throughout the process. As a result, the ad may be removed early so please do not wait to submit your applications.

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Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

Why work for Peter Mac

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

Our staff perks 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.

📌 Research Assistant - Eckersley Maslin (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne