Looking for an impactful, hands-on role in preclinical cancer research?
This opportunity offers the chance to lead innovative in vitro and in vivo studies in a collaborative, regulated workplace, supporting translational projects with a focus on tumour and biomarker development.
Ideal for experienced scientists ready to advance their expertise in oncology and radiopharmaceuticals while mentoring junior staff and contributing to cutting-edge research.
Fuse Recruitment is partnering with a Brisbane-based biotechnology organisation to appoint a Senior Research Associate.
This is a practical, execution-focused role suited to someone who thrives in the lab, values high-quality data, and can help uplift consistency, training, and SOP-driven ways of working.
What you'll gain: Lead complex in vitro and in vivo experiments including cell culture, molecular assays, and animal models.
Develop and optimise SOPs for assay consistency, regulatory compliance, and high-throughput workflows.
Gain exposure to preclinical imaging, biodistribution, and radiopharmaceutical techniques.
Play a key role in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting to support translational hypotheses.
Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a team-oriented environment.
Operate within a GMP-like lab structured for quality, safety, and innovation.
The role Reporting into the scientific team, you will: Execute in vitro experiments including mammalian cell culture and bioengineering workflows (e.g., lentiviral production/transduction, transient transfection, siRNA).
Run a range of cell-based and molecular assays (e.g., cytotoxicity, radioligand binding, clonogenic assays, cell-cycle analysis, immunofluorescence, Western blot, qPCR,



ELISA, flow cytometry, IHC, NGS).
Support in vivo studies including animal monitoring/welfare, handling, injections, tumour measurement, anaesthesia, surgical prep support, euthanasia/necropsy, perfusion and tissue collection.
Contribute to biodistribution / imaging studies (gamma counting; PET/SPECT/CT/bioluminescence where applicable).
Maintain high-integrity documentation (electronic lab notebooks), data summaries, figures, and reporting.
Help draft/revise SOPs and protocols, and support quality/safety compliance activities.
Train and mentor junior staff and support day-to-day lab operations (inventory, consumables, equipment upkeep).
Essential: Master's (or higher) in Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or related.
3–5+ years hands-on lab experience (industry or academic).
Strong capability across molecular/cell biology techniques (qPCR, Western, ELISA, flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture).
Demonstrated in vivo rodent experience (handling, injections, monitoring, tumour work, tissue collection).
Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity.
Ability to coach/guide others and lift lab execution standards.
Desirable: Translational/biomarker experience (especially cancer ), SOP/quality-compliant environments, or radiopharmaceutical exposure.
Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., GLP-style practices) and/or basic bioinformatics tools.
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Consultant Sam Standfast Senior Recruitment Consultant ************ ****** / Reference number: BH-***** Profession:Science TechnologyBiotechnology Genetics Company: Fuse Recruitment Date posted: 7th Oct, ****

📌 Senior Research Associate (Brisbane)
🏢 Fuse Recruitment
📍 Brisbane