$79,090.83-$99,993.88 + 12% superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Full-Time

1-Year Fixed Term contract with potential opportunity to extend based on performance and funding availability

About the Baker Institute
The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is a leading Melbourne-based medical research facility focused on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and related complications. With over 90 years of history, our multidisciplinary teams translate lab discoveries into real-world treatments. We collaborate nationally and internationally and are supported by government, clinical, and philanthropic funding.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the laboratories of Prof Karlheinz Peter and Prof Xiaowei Wang. This role offers a wide scope of attractive research opportunities and hands-on training in cutting-edge techniques. The successful candidate will contribute to projects focused on improving diagnosis and therapy for thrombotic and inflammatory diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and atherosclerosis.

You will work with a dynamic team of scientists, clinicians, and students, using advanced biotechnological methods including mRNA therapeutics, flow cytometry, microscopy, and animal models. This position is ideal for someone with a proactive attitude and a passion for translational science.

How you'll make an impact

In this role you will be expected to:

Assist with preclinical models (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular surgery) and tissue collection

Perform histological and immunohistological tissue preparation, staining, and microscopy

Produce mRNA therapeutics and recombinant proteins

Conduct molecular and cell biology techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR)

Maintain laboratory operations, including data management and inventory

Support students and team members with training and technique development

Prepare texts for manuscripts and grant applications

Ensure compliance with quality and safety programs

What will you bring?

Undergraduate degree, Graduate Diploma, or equivalent research experience in biotechnology, pharmacology, or related fields

Experience with preclinical mouse models and surgical techniques

Proficiency in a range of lab techniques and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Interest in mRNA therapeutics, nanotechnology, and cardiovascular disease research

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent planning, organisation, and attention to detail

So why join us?

Working at the Baker Institute offers generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, a staff gym, and an active social club. Our modern offices and laboratories are adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and close to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.

We'd love to hear from you

To apply for the position, please submit your application via SEEK, quoting reference KP03. Applications should include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and relevant qualifications.

We are reviewing applications as they are received, so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear from you. For a position description or further information, please visit our website at: https://www.baker.edu.au/careers

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have appropriate working rights in Australia and be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4).

We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants, so please apply without delay.

The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, those at any stage in life, and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. We promote family friendly practices. We’re a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).

Should you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly HR team.

HR Team
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
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