Research Assistant

Job description

Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading scientists and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to advance our understanding of disease, particularly cancer, autoimmunity and genetic disorders. Garvan is a global leader in fundamental biomedical research and its translation. Our mission is to make discoveries that will improve health for all. The Biologics Platform is a translational hub that supports the discovery and development of novel therapeutic proteins, including antibodies, fusion proteins, and engineered cytokines. This position will support Garvan’s internal and collaborative efforts to advance innovative biologic medicines. THE OPPORTUNITY: The Research Assistant (RA3–RA4) – Protein Expression will be responsible for executing molecular biology and protein production workflows to support discovery and translational projects across immunology, oncology, and rare disease. The role involves conducting experiments with increasing independence, including molecular cloning, protein expression in mammalian and bacterial systems, purification via FPLC, and analytical characterisation. Salary: Up to $ 94,300 (depending on experience) + 14% super...