Research Officer

at  Childrens Cancer Institute

Location:
Randwick - Sydney, Australia
Employment Type:
Full-Time Fixed Term
Department:
Tumour Biology & Targeting (TBT)
Closing Date:
19/04/2024
Supporting Documentation:
position description.
Children’s Cancer Institute is looking for a Research Officer to work in our Therapeutic Discovery Theme. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team and project manage a research stream focused on the development, characterisation, and study of new immunotherapies for treatment of brain tumours that will include using cutting-edge mRNA technology and lipid nanoparticles.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing research using advanced microfluidics systems and in vitro-transcribed mRNA technology
• Culturing cancer cells
• Screening of therapeutics in animal models of brain tumours
• Managing the microfluidics facility
• Overseeing projects and ensuring they meet deadlines and milestones
• Coordinating and participating in internal and external collaborations and research meetings
• Developing and maintaining excellent professional relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Mentoring and day-to-day supervision of junior staff and students
• Producing and contributing to high quality publications
• Contributing to research funding applications
• Preparing or assisting with the preparation of gene technology (OGTR) and ethics approvals
• Complying with regulatory guidelines (including OGTR and ethics) and Institute policies

We save & change lives. At The Children’s Cancer Institute we believe that a life should be long. Cancer cuts life short for hundreds of children every year, before they’ve even had a chance to make their mark. We aim to not only improve their quality of life, but eradicate the cause of their pain.

WE WILL SUPPORT YOU TO BE YOUR BEST WITH BENEFITS THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Access to our ‘FlexBEST’ program – true flexibility from day 1
• Focus on employee wellbeing, including a leading EAP program, and up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year
• Investment in leadership development and career advancement opportunities
  Join a group of dedicated people in a performance-driven environment to achieve success and discover what it’s like to look forward to coming to work every day and make a real difference.
  A detailed job description and additional information about Children’s Cancer Institute can be found on our website at: https://www.ccia.org.au/careers-study . We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Designing and implementing research using advanced microfluidics systems and in vitro-transcribed mRNA technology
• Culturing cancer cells
• Screening of therapeutics in animal models of brain tumours
• Managing the microfluidics facility
• Overseeing projects and ensuring they meet deadlines and milestones
• Coordinating and participating in internal and external collaborations and research meetings
• Developing and maintaining excellent professional relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Mentoring and day-to-day supervision of junior staff and students
• Producing and contributing to high quality publications
• Contributing to research funding applications
• Preparing or assisting with the preparation of gene technology (OGTR) and ethics approvals
• Complying with regulatory guidelines (including OGTR and ethics) and Institute policie