CareerPlan

Research Assistant - Eckersley Maslin

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$78k2026-09-22 → 2026-10-13
On-site · AustraliaCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Full-time Research Assistant supporting chromatin plasticity research in cancer and development models via cell culture, molecular cloning, and high-throughput screening.

Role type

Research Assistant (Laboratory)

Builds

Genetically engineered cell lines, viral vectors, and research data for cancer models

Domain

Biotechnology / Cancer Research / Molecular Biology

Required skills

mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, PCR, Western Blotting, plasmid purification, sample preparation for mass spectrometry, gRNA cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, CRISPR screening support, flow cytometry

Preferred skills

CRISPR screening, flow cytometry

Technologies

gRNA cloning, gateway cloning, HDR reporter templates

Responsibilities

Culturing cancer cell lines and maintaining stocks; performing molecular cloning and troubleshooting strategies; supporting high-throughput screens; assisting with biochemical work and sample prep; maintaining lab records and ordering reagents.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC