2-years fixed term, full time position available.

80 hours per fortnight plus monthly ADOs.

Up to $77,734.00 - $115,527.00 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.

Hiring Manager

Professor Paul Beavis

Email

***********@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 1 November 2026.

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 advantages 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