- $79,090.83–$99,993.88 + 12% superannuation + generous salary packaging options
- Full-time, 1-year fixed term contract with potential opportunity to extend based on performance and funding availability
- Based in Melbourne.
About the Baker Institute
The Baker Institute is an independent, internationally recognised medical research organisation dedicated to addressing Australia’s leading health challenges — cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and related complications such as kidney disease. With a legacy spanning over 99 years, our work ranges from laboratory research to large-scale community studies, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
As Australia’s first multidisciplinary institute tackling obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, we integrate research, education, and patient care. Our teams of medical specialists, scientists, and public health experts are committed to translating discoveries into practical health solutions.
Based in Melbourne, we employ over 600 staff, students and associates and collaborate with global partners to improve health outcomes everywhere. Our funding is sourced from competitive grants, government support, clinical services, commercial partnerships and philanthropy.
The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the laboratories of Prof Karlheinz Peter and Prof Xiaowei Wang.
This opportunity offers a wide scope of attractive research opportunities and hands-on training in cutting-edge techniques. The successful candidate will contribute to projects focused on improving diagnosis and therapy for thrombotic and inflammatory diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and atherosclerosis.
You will work with a dynamic team of scientists, clinicians, and students, using advanced biotechnological methods including mRNA therapeutics, flow cytometry, microscopy, and animal models. This position is ideal for someone with a proactive attitude and a passion for translational science..
How you'll make an impact
In this role you will be expected to:
- Assist with preclinical models (e.g. myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular surgery) and tissue collection.
- Perform histological and immunohistological tissue preparation, staining, and microscopy.
- Produce mRNA therapeutics and recombinant proteins.
- Conduct molecular and cell biology techniques (e.g. flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR).
- Maintain laboratory operations, including data management and inventory.
- Support students and team members with training and technique development.
- Prepare texts for manuscripts and grant applications.
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety programs.
What will you bring?
You will have:
- Undergraduate degree, Graduate Diploma, or equivalent research experience in biotechnology, pharmacology, or related fields.
- Experience with preclinical mouse models and surgical techniques.
- Proficiency in a range of lab techniques and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Interest in mRNA therapeutics, nanotechnology, and cardiovascular disease research.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and attention to detail.
So, why join us?
Working at the Baker Institute offers generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, a staff gym, and an active social club. Our offices and laboratories are adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and close to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.
We’d love to hear from you
To apply for the position, please submit your application via SEEK, quoting reference KP03. Applications should include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and relevant qualifications.
We are reviewing applications as they are received, so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please refer to the position description for further information.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have appropriate working rights in Australia and you must be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4).
We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants, so please apply without delay.
Should you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly HR team on recruitment@baker.edu.au.