Description:
Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80 hours), 2 Year Appointment
- Located at The Alfred
- Salart Range: $63k - $91k + Superannuation
- Great Staff Benefits, 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
The Victorian Adult Burns Service (VABS) at The Alfred hospital is the state-wide provider of burns care for all adults with complex major burn injuries in Victoria, as well as many people with less severe burns. Each year VABS admit over 400 burns patients and reviews over 2000 outpatients.
In addition, VABS provides referral, clinical advice, support, education and training for rural and regional clinicians involved in caring for burn-injured patients. VABS collaborates with university, community and industry groups on burn awareness campaigns and provides burns education and training.
VABS undertakes research into the causes and mechanisms of burn injuries, as well as evaluating emerging clinical treatment technologies. The Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred provides clinical leadership in all aspects of adult burn care.
About the role
The Skin Bioengineering Laboratory is an integral part of Victorian Adult Burn Service (VABS), Alfred Health. We are conducting a phase I clinical trial, testing a novel engineered skin, produced in Skin Bioengineering Laboratory to treat major burns. This cell therapy is offered to patients who are admitted to the Alfred hospital with burns. The research assistant will be mostly working with other staff members in producing the engineered skin onsite. The research assistant will ensure that all activities undertaken, where applicable, are in compliance with the Australian Code of GMP - Human Blood and Blood Components, Human Tissues and Human Cellular Therapy Products. This is a full-time appointment, that includes one weekend day per week. We are looking for a team player, with strong communication skills, who can also work independently in an isolated, controlled environment.
About you
Essential:
- Completion of Honours Degree in biological sciences or related area
- Competent in cell culture techniques, particularly primary cells
- Experience in immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence techniques
- Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver output in a timely manner • High level proficiency in computer software packages, including Image J, Excel, Power Point and Prism
- Strong communicator with excellent inter personal skills, but also the ability to work independently.
- Meticulous record keeping and reporting.
- Experience or Knowledge of good manufacturing practice (GMP) guidelines.
- Experience in a clinical research environment or knowledge of cell therapy.
- Experience in 3D organ models preparation and analysis.
- Experience in cell and genomic analysis, including Flow cytometry and transcriptome analysis. • Experience in animal experimentation
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through
- On-site Car & Bike Parking
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through
Candidates should include a cover letter as well as their CV.
Skills/Qualifications in selection criteria should be addressed in cover letter
Any queries please contact Stephen Salerno, Fractional Specialist on s.salerno@alfred.org.a
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 1st April 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
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.
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