Sydney Childrens Hospital Network
Research Assistant FPIES/Allergy - REQ566147
Abbotsbury, 2176, Sydney, New South Wales
Full time
Posted 15/04/2025
Closed 29/04/2025
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 3
Remuneration: 68338.79 - 70468.72 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ566147
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
CHW and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research (GIMR) have been successful in obtaining an international research grant from FARE for a total of ~600,000 AUD over 3 years. The project is about understanding the pathogenesis of Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), which will facilitate better diagnosis through biomarker discovery.
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant (RA) is to be responsible for biological sample processing/storage and analysis across the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research (GIMR). This position is 0.5FTE based at CHW. However it is highly likely that the successful applicant will be offered another 0.5FTE at Garvan to fulfil the purpose of this project.
The RA will process and store samples at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW), transport samples to GIMR and assist in performing experiments/in vitro assays at both SCHN and GIMR.
- Tertiary qualification in science or medical science
- Experience in the performance and analysis of multi-colour flow cytometry
- Experience in designing and performing in vitro cell culture/stimulation experiments, as well as in related functional readouts
- Experience in large/complex dataset creation and management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to build successful working relationships with all levels of staff, management and collaborators
- Computer literacy and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within research teams
- Demonstrated ability to time manage and multi-task
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian./ For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 29/04/2025