Job Description

Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading scientists and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to advance our understanding of disease, particularly cancer,autoimmunityand genetic disorders. Garvan is a global leader in fundamental biomedical research and its translation. Our mission is to make discoveries that will improve health for all.

The Biologics Platform is a translational hub that supports the discovery and development of novel therapeutic proteins, including antibodies, fusion proteins, and engineered cytokines. This position will support Garvan’s internal and collaborative efforts to advance innovative biologic medicines.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Research Assistant (RA3–RA4) – Protein Expression willbe responsible forexecuting molecular biology and protein production workflows to support discovery and translational projects across immunology, oncology, and rare disease. The role involves conducting experiments with increasing independence, including molecular cloning, protein expression in mammalian and bacterial systems, purification via FPLC, and analytical characterisation.

Salary:Up to$94,300(depending on experience)+ 14% super + salary packaging

Employment Type:2yearfixed-term contract with possibility to extend

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

• Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)

• Ample opportunitiesfor on-going training and development

• Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment

• Flexible work arrangementse.g. start / finish times

• 18 weeks paid parental leavefor both parents including paid superannuation

• A range ofadditionalleave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, communityserviceand study leave

• Discounted Health Insurance

• Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Under the guidance of senior staff, the successful candidate will

• Perform protein expression in HEK293, CHO, and E. coli systems.

• Execute standard molecular biology techniques including DNA preparation and cloning.

• Purify recombinant proteins using affinity, ion exchange (IEX), and size-exclusion (SEC) chromatography via FPLC systems (e.g. ÄKTA).

• Support analytical characterisation of proteins (SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, concentration assays).

• Maintain detailed laboratory records and contribute to internal reporting and data presentations.

• Assistin interpreting results and troubleshooting experimental issues.

• Collaborate within the Biologics Platform and with Garvan project teams to meet research milestones.

• Assistwith lab maintenance, ordering, and equipment upkeep.

• All staffare required tocomply withGarvan’s workplace polices (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvan’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, includingworkingin accordance withthe WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan’s number one priority.

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree in science (biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field), ideally with Honours.

• Minimum 4 years’ laboratory experience (including Honours) in molecular biology or protein biochemistry.

• Hands-on experience in recombinant protein expression in HEK293, CHO, or E. coli systems.

• Familiarity with construct design and cloning techniques.

• Practical knowledge of protein purification (FPLC/ÄKTA, affinity/SEC/IEX).

• High levelof accuracy, strong attention to detail, and ability to follow protocols.

• Ability to perform and analyse experiments under guidance with increasing independence.

• Competent in scientific reporting, record-keeping, and using software such as Prism, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong communicationand collaboration skills; ability to work in a team environment.

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Researchis an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI)in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regardedMRI’s

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries toimpactand our enduring purpose is toimpacthuman health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

Weseekto see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’,not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, pleasesubmityour application with a CV and cover letter as one document,statingwhy you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you thinkyou’rethe right person for this role,we’dlove to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.