Cancer Biobank Coordinator

About the role

Reporting to the Professor of the Precision Cancer Therapy Research Laboratory, the Cancer Biobank Coordinator will coordinate biobanking activities and provide technical expertise across the research group's operations. Key responsibilities include: Contributing to the strategic implementation of patient recruitment and biospecimen collection programs Collaborating with clinicians and research scientists to ensure timely collection of patient samples and data Undertaking database management and data analysis, including computational and statistical analysis, for the PCT Research Group Performing complex molecular and cellular biology research techniques and related experiments Coordinating and providing technical expertise to academic staff and HDR students with running research experiments Implementing new technologies and changes to the use of existing technologies Contributing to the preparation of research data for presentation and publication, and presenting results at internal and external meetings Providing training and guidance to higher degree research students and staff in laboratory research techniques, ensuring standard operating procedures, safety, and best practice are maintained Coordinating day-to-day laboratory operations, including monitoring and maintaining stock levels of consumables Conducting laboratory risk assessments and preparing material safety data sheets (MSDSs) prior to sourcing new substances Complying with relevant EEO and WHS regulations The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time, nationally and globally. The faculty forms part of Macquarie University Health , an integrated academic health sciences enterprise incorporating Macquarie University Hospital and primary and specialty clinics. We host active research programs across biomedical and clinical sciences, cognitive and brain sciences, health systems, and more. About You You are an organised, technically skilled professional with a genuine interest in translational cancer research. You bring a blend of laboratory expertise and coordination capability, and you excel in environments that require working across clinical and research teams. You are detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Selection Criteria: Qualification in Science or a Health Care-related discipline (Bachelor, Masters, or PhD), Demonstrated ability to work both with autonomy and as part of multidisciplinary research and clinical team, Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, Effective time management and organisational capability, Excellent attention to detail, Familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques such as flow cytometry (desirable), Experience with laboratory techniques relevant to biospecimen processing and storage (desirable), and Previous experience working in research teams or the ability to search medical records (desirable) . **Appointment to this role is conditional upon the successful completion of a National/ International Police Check and Category A Immunisation requirements. How to Apply