About us 

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Victor Chang Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of almost 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions. A global centre of excellence, it integrates cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Victor Chang Institute we rapidly translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, preventions and treatment of cardiovascular disease, reducing the incidence severity and impact of heart disease.

• To achieve excellence in research
• To display creativity in the pursuit of scientific discovery
• To act with honesty, integrity and fairness at all times
• To undertake research that has significant impact and makes a difference
• To promote a sense of teamwork and collegiality amongst staff and collaborators

At the Victor Chang Institute we strive to ensure our staff and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity and gender equity and promotes flexible working arrangements for staff to balance working requirements and personal needs.

Come and work with us and help us make a difference.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Honours graduate with experience in molecular biology and tissue culture to join the laboratory of Professor Richard Harvey. 

As a Research Assistant in the Developmental and Stem Cell Biology Division, you will support a dynamic team of scientists studying heart development and stem cells in the mouse model.

This is a maternity leave replacement role and will be available for up to 9 months in a part-time or full-time capacity.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with research staff to assist in PCR genotyping of a complex stable of genetically modified mice and embryos including online recording of genotyping results.
• Assist in tissue culture
• Laboratory management including ordering, order collection, storage maintenance, lab cleaning, maintenance of instruments and freezers
• Induction of students

• Molecular biology including PCR
• Tissue culture
• Laboratory management
• Animal handling