Research Assistant - Parish Lab

Research Assistant - Parish Lab Date:  29 Jan 2024 Site:  VCCC (Parkville) Location:  MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000 Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Unit:  Parish Division:  Cancer Research Department:  Laboratory Research Enterprise Agreement:  Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect Parish At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients. YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE Research Assistant - Parish Laboratory  A Research Assistant is required for a one year maternity leave contract, the main purpose of the position is to undertake research within the Parish Lab at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Dr Parish investigates the pathways that limit T cell immunity, with the ultimate goal of applying these findings to improve cancer immunotherapy. The successful candidate will undertake research in collaboration with industry partners predominantly examining the translational potential of work through analysis of patient samples. The successful candidate should have extensive experience in cell culture and multiparameter flow cytometry, with additional experience in molecular techniques, patient sample processing and mouse work preferable, the successful candidate will have a BSC (Hon) or other appropriate qualifications. Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume and response to selection criteria outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.   For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion. Hiring Manager: Dr Ian Parish  Email: **********@petermac.org  Applications Close: 11:59 pm 12 February 2024. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position Summary Research Assistant - Parish Laboratory  The main purpose of the position is to undertake research within the Parish Lab at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Dr Parish investigates the pathways that limit T cell immunity, with the ultimate goal of applying these findings to improve cancer immunotherapy. The successful candidate will undertake research in collaboration with industry partners predominantly examining the translational potential of work through analysis of patient samples. The successful candidate should have extensive experience in cell culture and multiparameter flow cytometry, with additional experience in molecular techniques, patient sample processing and mouse work preferable. Enterprise Agreement Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025. Classification or Salary Range 1RA4 - 1RA6 Immunisation Risk Category Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human…
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