About the Role:
The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) Translational Research Laboratory is a Royal Melbourne Hospital research laboratory located in the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre. We are focussed on biomarker identification and translational research primarily in the areas of haematology and oncology. We have an opening for a Research Technician to processes patient blood and tissue samples collected under ethically approved projects and clinical trials.
Essential Requirements for the Role:
- Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent with experience in clinical sample processing
- Experience in one or more fields of Immunology, Haematology or Oncology
- Excellent record keeping and computer skills
- Ability to prioritise workload within established policies, guidelines and procedures
- Capable of functioning semi autonomously as well as within a team
Why Melbourne Health?
Melbourne Health is a values based organisation. A career with us is a rewarding experience, offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. We also offer:
• Salary Packaging
• Reward & Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff gym, staff health service, peer support program and EAP
• Discounted Staff Parking
At Melbourne Health we are committed to Aboriginal employment and encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Karreeta (grow) Yirramboi (tomorrow). We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Melbourne Health is an award winning health care service and is Victoria’s second largest public health service. We provide comprehensive acute, sub-acute, general, specialist medical and mental health services through both inpatient and community based facilities through the following services: The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus, The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus, NorthWestern Mental Health, RMH Kidney Care Service and Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police records check. Successful applicants will be required to provide a record of Immune Status to vaccine preventable diseases or evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.
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