$77,734 - $115,527 a year
Full time
Hybrid
2-years fixed term, full time position available.
80 hours per fortnight plus monthly ADOs.
Up to $77,****** - $115,****** base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.
About the role
An opportunity exists for a motivated and highly skilled scientist to join the Beavis Laboratory at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Our team is focused on targeting the immune system against cancer using a variety of different immunotherapeutic approaches. The candidate will develop an integrated approach to cancer treatment through approaches designed to enhance lymphocyte and chimeric antigen receptor trafficking to the tumour site.
About you
You will possess experience and skills in molecular biology, tissue culture and flow cytometry, whilst skills in CRISPR/Cas9 and generation of genetically engineered T cells are highly desirable.
You'll bring with you:
BSc (Honours) or equivalent
Experience with mouse work and animal models
Experience with Immunological assays and flow cytometry
Experience with cell culture, molecular biology and biochemical techniques
Experience in general laboratory duties
High quality written and oral communication skills
Flexibility and ability to develop new skills
High level organisational and time management skills
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs
Flexible, hybrid working practices
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.



Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Hiring Manager
Professor Paul Beavis
Email
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Applications Close
*****pm Sunday 1 November ****.
Position Summary
An opportunity exists immediately for a motivated and highly skilled scientist to join the Beavis Laboratory at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Our team is focused on targeting the immune system against cancer using a variety of different immunotherapeutic approaches. The candidate will develop an integrated approach to cancer treatment through approaches designed to enhance lymphocyte and chimeric antigen receptor trafficking to the tumour site. Ideal candidates will possess experience and skills in molecular biology, tissue culture and flow cytometry and skills in CRISPR/Cas9 and generation of genetically engineered T cells are highly desirable.
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Classification or Salary Range
Level A (1RA6-1RA10) (Dependent on experience)
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Beavis Laboratory staff and students
Cluster 4 Staff and Students
Core Research facilities staff
Other research staff and students
Other Peter Mac staff and students
External
External collaborators on NHMRC and NBCF grants
Researchers from other research centres
Skills
BSc (Honours) or equivalent
Experience with mouse work and animal models
Experience with Immunological assays and flow cytometry
Experience with cell culture, molecular biology and biochemical techniques
Experience in general laboratory duties
High quality written and oral communication skills
Flexibility and ability to develop new skills
High level organisational and time management skills




Generation of genetically modified cells
Experience with CRISPR/Cas9
Experience in production of retrovirus and/or lentivirus
Previous cancer research experience
Key Accountabilities
1. Performing experiments to a high standard
Careful and precise experimental technique
Accurate analysis and interpretation of experiment results
Ability to follow and understand instructions
Ability to work with limited supervision
Careful, accurate and timely record keeping
Good knowledge of literature related to research area
High level of integrity and ethics
2. Communication of research outcomes
Attendance at weekly divisional seminars, lab meetings and project steering meetings
Explicit communicaton of weekly activities to ensure all team members know ongoing operations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with others in the laboratory and the Research Division
3. Foster a good working relationship with colleagues
Development of a good working relationship with others in the laboratory and Research Division
Ability to work in a team
Willingness to help others in lab as required
4. Training of junior staff/students
Teaching of relevant techniques to new staff
Accurate recording of protocols to ensure reproducibility of experiments
5. Abides by OHS requirements
Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time
Completes incident reports 100% of the time and responds appropriately to OHS incidents
Attends Health and Safety training on emergency procedures annually and is capable of identifying emergency equipment in place
6. Laboratory administration
Providing assistance where required with procurement, ethics relating to work with animals and human tissues and other tasks as required to facilitate laboratory management
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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.
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📌 Research Assistant - Beavis Lab (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne