Technical Assistant

For over 40 years, our shared commitment to curing childhood cancer has united us. Together, we continue to accelerate the answers to make that possible.

To accomplish our vision, we’re seeking someone who lives our values: owning and delivering meaningful work, collaborating to drive impact, challenging the status quo to create a better future, and balancing logic with empathy. Let’s achieve more, together.

This position is a key support role for the work performed by the Zero Childhood Cancer (ZERO) Precision Medicine Program. The Technical Assistant will join the ZERO Diagnostics team, working closely alongside existing Scientists, Technical Assistants and Research Assistants, and will take responsibility for patient sample processing, preparation, submission and data tracking for genomic analysis. The role is vital in supporting the reporting of molecular findings for patients within a clinically relevant timeframe and is performed within an accredited laboratory quality management system. It requires excellent teamwork, meticulous attention to detail and close adherence to deadlines so that patient test results can be provided in a timely manner.

To succeed you will have…

• Tertiary qualifications in science, or relevant laboratory processing experience.
• One or more years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a quality management framework and follow documented procedures with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent attention to detail, a high level of organisational skill and adaptable approach to work.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills, with a consistently professional demeanour.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team environment.

We will support you to be your best with benefits that include but are not limited to:

• Working in a world-class, purpose-built facility, the only one in Australia dedicated to curing childhood cancer

• Focus on employee wellbeing, including up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year
• Access to Fitness Passport, with access to an extensive choice of fitness facilities across Sydney at discounted rates
• Corporate discounts and discounts on education through UNSW

Join us to shape a future every child deserves and to find meaning in your own. Because together, we can cure every child of cancer. It’s not if, it’s when.

Additional information about Children's Cancer Institute can be found on our website at: https://www.ccia.org.au/jobs-study . We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Children’s Cancer Institute and our culture.  We embrace diversity and encourage you to advise of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.