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Research Assistant

QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

About QIMR Berghofer:

QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of cancer, infectious diseases, mental health and chronic disorders. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and support staff.

About the Immunology in Cancer and Infection Laboratory:

The Immunology in Cancer and Infection Laboratory aims to understand the fundamental workings of the host immune system in response to cancer and metastasis, and then modulate the immune system through therapeutic interventions. We are a large international laboratory of tumour immunologists and cancer biologists (>20 staff and students) with a long track record of both basic and translational research.

Role Purpose / Responsibilities:

Applications are invited for an experienced Research Assistant to join the Immunology in Cancer and Infection Laboratory headed by Professor Mark Smyth. The position is to work on the development of novel cancer immunotherapies.

You are expected to have a strong track record in animal research, cell biology, cancer research and/or immunology. You will work within a team environment including postdoctoral researchers and students. The work will be dedicated to discovering and testing novel human and mouse immuno-therapeutics against cancer.

The following duties will apply:

  • Culturing a variety of mouse and human cancer cell lines
  • Inducing primary and transplantable tumors in mice
  • Administering immunotherapeutic agents (i.v., i.p., s.c. injections and oral gavage)
  • Monitoring immune cell changes in the blood over time
  • Immunophenotyping of tumors and lymphoid organs (flow cytometry and histology)
  • Immunohistochemistry of mouse and human tumours
  • Some molecular biology techniques (experience with CRISPR preferred)
  • Some RNA sequencing analysis.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have technical knowledge and experience in:

  • Cell culture
  • Animal handling and experimentation
  • Flow cytometry
  • Histology

You should also have a Bachelors Degree or higher qualification in biological sciences.

Remuneration: 

Salary range is $72,786 -$88,522 per annum plus super and salary packaging. This is a full time appointment for up to 3 years.

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