• 2 years Full Time Contract
• Attractive Salary $77,592 - $94,495 per annum + Super
• Salary Packaging Benefits

Who We Are

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health.

MCRI is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of staff, students and the communities we serve. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity and its principles.

The Opportunity at MCRI:

This position is based in the Heart Regeneration and Heart Disease groups at MCRI. The successful candidate will contribute to projects related to the generation and characterisation of 3D heart tissues following differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells. This will involve the exploration of culture conditions that lead to the optimal formation of heart cells in 2D and in 3D structures, with the goals of supporting interventions to promote cardiac regeneration in pre-clinical and clinical settings.

Your Responsibilities:

• Performs cell culture experiments using pluripotent stem cells
• Works to support the smooth running of the Laboratory
• Assists with organisation of stocks and reagents
• Attends professional development opportunities
• Conducts ethical research at the highest level of integrity and in line with the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research and MCRI policies

About You:

• Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in Science or related discipline

• Extensive cell culture experience is essential

• Expertise in tissue engineering is highly desirable
• Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Apply Now!

You are invited to apply online via the MCRI Careers Portal. Please click the apply at the top of the page.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume

For more information, please refer to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to A/Prof Enzo Porrello on [email protected], using the subject line: Research Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We welcome all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations in our workplace and encourage talented people of any identity to apply to our vacancies. We will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace, please contact the People Leader listed above if this is needed.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.