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You are applying for the position of Casual Laboratory Assistant for Hudson Institute of Medical Research. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.The primary site for this position is: MelbourneThis role provides hands on support to the Cell Therapies Team, assisting with basic laboratory tasks, maintenance of the cell therapy processing facility, and general operational support. It is ideally suited to a PhD student or early-career research trainee seeking practical experience in a highly regulated cell therapy laboratory environment under supervision.The Casual Laboratory Assistant will report to the Facility Manager and work closely with laboratory, scientific support, and administrative staff across the Institute.SELECTION CRITERIAThe role will suit someone who is:Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to follow established proceduresEthical and compliance-focused, with a strong commitment to laboratory safety and qualityOrganised, methodical, and capable of maintaining accurate recordsAcollaborative team member with good communication skillsBasic tissue experienceInterest in cell and gene therapies, bone marrow transplantation, or regenerative medicineYour responsibilities include:Assisting with routine Haematopoietic Cell (HPC) product processing tasks under supervision, including sample handling, labelling, and documentationSupporting facility maintenance activities, including cleaning, stock monitoring, and basic equipment checks in line with ISO 15189 and NPAAC standardsPreparing reagents, consumables, and materials in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs)Accurately recording and maintaining laboratory logs and documentationAssisting with inventory management, stocktakes, and ordering as requiredAdhering to laboratory safety, biosafety, quality, and compliance protocols at all timesAttending training sessions and contributing to a strong culture of safety and complianceEMPLOYMENT TERMSThis is a casual position, salary is based on the Scientific Support Group, classification TAP 2 (dependent on experience) Superannuation of 12% and very attractive salary packaging options are available.General enquiries can be directed to Hudson HR - [email protected]. Please do not share your application to this email address.If you feel this role is the right fit for you, please apply with your resume, cover letter outlining your interest and experience, and responses against the Selection Criteria.Applications will close 9 February. Applications will be reviewed as they come through. Only successful applications will be contacted.about usWe are a global bioscience medical research leader, Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking, collaborative medical research discoveries and their translation into real-world impact. Our research programs deliver in five areas of medical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Reproductive health, Newborn health and Hormones and health. Hudson is a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by our values such as Excellence, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.We offer:Paid parental leaveOnsite Gym with personal trainersGenerous salary packaging with significant tax benefitsOpportunities for Career and Professional DevelopmentFree Employee Assistance programHudson social club with institute events all year!oUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, equity AND INCLUSIONHudson is committed to empowering our people and harnessing their diversity to build inclusive and equitable work environment. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact: [email protected]: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.#J-18808-Ljbffr