Research Assistant

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• 12-month fixed term position
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Medical Scientists Grade 1, Year 1-7 (RX1-RX7)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The MRG within the Division of Blood Cancers, Australian Centre for Blood Diseases (ACBD) is a combined translational and clinical research team focusing on the identification and characterisation of novel therapeutic agents for multiple myeloma (MM). We also attempt to develop strategies to overcome drug resistance mechanisms and initiate development and implementation of correlative laboratory studies undertaken in parallel with institutional and multi-centre clinical trials. Our group also conducts tissue banking and correlative research in patients with CLL and lymphoma

The Role

This position works under a general supervisor and will involve:

• Establish and update a database of patients with CLL or lymphoma who have consented to tissue banking
• Coordinate the initial and subsequent collection of specimens for these patients for tissue banking
• Processing of human bone marrow biopsy samples, conducting cell culture assays, assisting in in vivo experiments, DNA and RNA isolation from cell lines, primary samples, serum and plasma, cDNA synthesis and polymerase chain reaction assays, as well as assisting with the general maintenance of the laboratory which includes preparation of commonly used solutions or buffers.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Science qualification or a related discipline from a recognised university area is desirable
• Previous laboratory experience and/or education/training is essential
• Knowledge in practical animal handling would be advantageous
• Computer capable – Familiar with Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Tiffany Khong on 9903 0187 or [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 4th September 2026. 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.