Research Officer

Position Number: 0061739
Location: Royal Women’s Hospital
Role type: Part-time (0.7FTE); Fixed Term 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health
Salary: UoM 5 – $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata part time)

• Responsible for the recruitment of research candidates, obtaining sample collections for research purposes, and assisting with laboratory maintenance and compliance.
• Play a pivotal role in innovative women's health research by supporting a passionate team leading groundbreaking international reproductive biology research initiatives.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
In this exciting opportunity, you will be responsible for recruiting suitable research candidates from hospital clinics and obtaining tissue samples.

You will assist in the laboratory when required, including equipment maintenance, biosafety, and regulatory compliance.

Working cooperatively with the Dimitriadis Lab team, you will support research in reproductive biology under the guidance of team leaders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify potential new collection sites and encourage research participation.
• Liaise with scientists to determine sample requirements and clinical staff for subject identification.
• Collect and process tissue samples from operating theatres across various hospitals.
• Maintain records, databases, and provide clinical information related to sample collection.

Who We Are Looking For
You will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of medical or biological science, with experience in clinical and laboratory settings.

You possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to independent and team-based research.

You demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and engagement.

You will also have:

• High level of motivation, initiative, and capacity for flexibility and multi-tasking.
• Previous experience in a PC2 biological laboratory and knowledge of human reproductive biology is desirable.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health
The University Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health plays a vital role in teaching MD medical students, with approximately 350 students spending 6 weeks each year in the department during their third year. The department's vision is to improve health around the world through research, education and clinical training in obstetrics, gynaecology and newborn health, with a mission to nurture great people and big ideas in teaching and research to lead and improve health outcomes globally in obstetrics, gynaecology and newborn health. The Department operates across a number of hospital sites, with its major centres being the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women. The department has a strong research focus in areas such as maternal foetal medicine, neonatal paediatrics, women's health, infectious diseases, gynaecological oncology, and reproductive biology. 

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Lachlan Bryce via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.