Research Assistant - Beavis Lab

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Research Assistant - Beavis Lab

• 2-years fixed term, full time position available.


• 80 hours per fortnight plus monthly ADOs.


• Up to $77,734.00 - $115,527.00 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.

About the role

An opportunity exists for a motivated and highly skilled scientist to join the Beavis Laboratory at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Our team is focused on targeting the immune system against cancer using a variety of different immunotherapeutic approaches. The candidate will develop an integrated approach to cancer treatment through approaches designed to enhance lymphocyte and chimeric antigen receptor trafficking to the tumour site. 

About you

You will possess experience and skills in molecular biology, tissue culture and flow cytometry, whilst skills in CRISPR/Cas9 and generation of genetically engineered T cells are highly desirable.

You'll bring with you:

• BSc (Honours) or equivalent 


• Experience with mouse work and animal models 


• Experience with Immunological assays and flow cytometry 


• Experience with cell culture, molecular biology and biochemical techniques 


• Experience in general laboratory duties 


• High quality written and oral communication skills 


• Flexibility and ability to develop new skills 


• High level organisational and time management skills

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay


• Discounted health insurance and eye care


• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program


• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists


• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces


• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities


• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs


• Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume and response to selection criteria outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. 

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Professor Paul Beavis

Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 1 November 2026.
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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.


• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.


• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.