Junior Research Assistant

An exciting opportunity is currently available for a Junior Research Assistant to join the Centre for Cancer Research at Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Australia's leading Medical Research Institute:

The Junior Research Assistant will contribute to the Childhood and Adolescent Solid Tumour Living Biobank within the Childhood Cancer Program. This role involves developing and validating novel preclinical cancer models (cell culture and mouse models), with a focus on childhood and adolescent sarcomas.

The Junior Research Assistant will report to the Laboratory Head and maintain close working relationships with staff, students, and clinicians across the Developmental and Cancer Biology laboratory team.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The role will suit someone who is:

· Interested in cancer biology with a willingness to work with animal models of disease

· Skilled in sterile techniques and cell culture, with strong attention to detail

· Organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team

· A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal

Qualifications desired:

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field

· Experience in sterile cell culture techniques

· Familiarity with standard laboratory practices and safety procedures

· Strong problem-solving, organisation, and documentation skills

Preferred:

· Experience working with PDX models or other in vivo cancer models

· Previous exposure to tumour tissue processing, dissection, and histology

· Knowledge of molecular biology techniques (e.g. DNA/RNA extraction, Western blot, flow cytometry)

· Certification or training in animal handling and care

Your responsibilities include:

· Setting up and performing routine experiments according to protocols

· Preparing specimens and managing laboratory supplies and stock

· Performing sterile cell culture, maintaining and cryopreserving cell lines, and conducting basic cell-based experiments

· Supporting preclinical cancer models, including assisting with PDX tumour implantation, monitoring, and harvesting under supervision and approved protocols

· Processing tumour tissues for downstream applications and maintaining accurate biobank inventories

· Performing data entry and maintaining detailed, organised electronic lab records

· Contributing to laboratory organisation, compliance with biosafety and animal care regulations, and shared team responsibilities

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

This position is a fixed term contract role in a full time capacity. Salary is based on Research Support Staff, RSS X dependent on level of experience. Superannuation of 12% and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to HR [email protected]. Please do not share your application to this email address.

How to apply?

A position description is available on our careers page https://www.hudson.org.au/careers/.

If you feel this role is right fit for you, please apply with your resume, cover letter outlining your interest and experience, and responses against the Selection Criteria.

Applications will close after 3 weeks from date of advertising. Applications will be reviewed as they come through. Only successful applications will be contacted.

About us

We are a global bioscience medical research leader, Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking, collaborative medical research discoveries and their translation into real-world impact. Our research programs deliver in five areas of medical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Reproductive health, Newborn health and Hormones and health. Hudson is a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by our values such as Excellence, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.

We offer:

· A proud family friendly workplace

· Flexible working Arrangements

· Paid parental leave

· Onsite Gym with personal trainers

· Generous salary packaging with significant tax benefits

· Opportunities for Career and Professional Development

· Free Employee Assistance program

· Hudson social club with institute events all year!

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, equity AND INCLUSION

Hudson is committed to empowering our people and harnessing their diversity to build inclusive and equitable work environment. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact: [email protected]

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.