ABOUT US

Children’s Cancer Institute is the only independent medical research institute in Australia dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer. With over 40 years of impactful work, we are committed to saving the lives of all children with cancer and improving their long-term health through world-class research. Our institute, based in Sydney, NSW, employs over 350 staff and students, with strong national and international collaborations. We are soon moving into Australia’s first Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre, an exciting and innovative facility that will house up to 900 child cancer clinicians and researchers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our Experimental Therapeutics / Molecular Oncology team on a full time basis. The successful candidate will support cutting-edge translational research focused on high-risk childhood cancers, including leukaemia and neuroblastoma. You will primarily perform in vivo drug efficacy studies and support in vitro experiments, contributing to the discovery of novel targeted therapies and immunotherapeutics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, conduct, and analyse in vivo drug efficacy studies using cancer models (e.g., xenografts, transgenic models)
• Assist in development and validation of new animal research models
• Investigate biomarkers for drug efficacy and resistance mechanisms using molecular profiling
• Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and contribute to regulatory compliance (ethics and WHS)
• Train new research staff in animal handling and experimental techniques
• Collaborate with internal and external researchers to support translational objectives
• Present data, participate in lab meetings, and contribute to publications