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Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is an independent, non-profit organisation with its head office located near North Sydney. We are the worlds largest treatment and research centre with a single focus on melanoma, and our mission is to reach zero deaths from melanoma this decade.The Personalised Immunotherapy Program (PIP) aims to test cancer patients tumour biopsies for the presence of immune cells and immunotherapy drug targets. This data is used by the PIP team to make predictions around the likelihood of the patient to respond to anti-cancer immunotherapies.The PIP team is seeking an experienced laboratory Research Assistant with solid working knowledge of histology, molecular biology and microscopy in a PC2 laboratory environment. The position will be responsible for generating immune profiles of cancer patient tumour biopsies to enable the PIP team to predict if the patient is likely to benefit from treatment with immunotherapies. The role will include performing multiplex immunofluorescence protocols, multispectral microscopy and to perform quantitative image analysis to determine immune profiles of tumour biopsies. The candidate must possess the ability to perform qualitative assessments and quantitative analyses with sufficient knowledge to troubleshoot protocols as needed. The role forms a critical part of a clinical research program with attention to detail, effective time management and teamwork being essential for the success of the program.As part of a translational team, the applicant will also be required to have a background in molecular biology and knowledge of nucleic acid extractions to cover molecular workflows of the team. The role will also require administrative roles to aid the team in tracking samples, data entry and quality control results within the teams workflows. The research assistant will be responsible for adhering to quality controls, protocols and workflows for patient samples to enable the PIP team to deliver accurate and reproducible results back to the clinical pathology and oncology teams.The successful applicant will form part of the Translational Research Laboratory of the Melanoma Institute Australia, based at The University of Sydney Camperdown campus. The member will work alongside our oncology, surgical, pathology and translational research teams. Within this team they would form part of the Personalised Immunotherapy Program which aims to ensure each patients cancer is screened for genetic, transcriptomic, and immune profiles to identify patients unlikely to benefit from standard therapies. This is a full-time contract role that will run until the end of December 2026. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be processed.This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised research institute. You will also find immense satisfaction in joining a team which is making a very real difference to thousands of Australians, now and in the future.Key Selection CriteriaTo Be Successful In This Role You Will HaveTechnical experience, diploma, or bachelors degree in clinical immunohistology.Extensive experience in FFPE sectioning and performing immunohistochemical staining on an automated systemWorking knowledge of multiplex immunohistochemistry.Demonstrated skills in microscopy and/or whole slide-based scanning systems.Strong background in molecular biology and FFPE extraction.Knowledge of data and multiplex image analysis programsMeticulous attention to detail and accuracy of experimental resultsStrong organisational and time management skills, including tracking patient samples and the ability to prioritise tasks across multiple workflows.Knowledge of cancer biology and/or immunology a plusIf this role sounds perfect for you, please send us your CV and a cover letter addressing your experience as per the criteria listed in the Key Selection Criteria section.Only applicants with full working rights within Australia should apply. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please no recruitment agencies.As we interact with patients on a cross functional level, applicants will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.Please apply by clicking on the appropriate link on this job board. Role may be open until 28 July 2025 unless a suitable candidate is found in the meantime.We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which Melanoma Institute Australia works, and their Elders both past and present, and acknowledge the deep, continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land, waters, and sky. #J-18808-Ljbffr