(HE06) $89,383 to $96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Fixed term, full time position available for 36 months.
The Nguyen Laboratory at SAiGENCI is at the forefront of cancer systems biology, uniquely combining computational and predictive modelling with experimental approaches to tackle major challenges in cancer treatment. Our innovative research spans from understanding drug resistance mechanisms to developing personalised therapeutic strategies, with a particular focus on breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Our laboratory's distinctive strength lies in the close integration of theoretical prediction and experimental validation, creating powerful cycles of discovery that advance our understanding of cancer biology and treatment.
About the Position:
The Integrative Network Modelling Laboratory (INML) at SAiGENCI seeks a highly motivated Research and Laboratory Manager to establish and manage a state-of-the-art cellular and molecular biology wet lab. This key position will work directly with Professor Lan Nguyen to set up the laboratory infrastructure, manage daily operations, and actively support research activities. The role combines hands-on research support with operational management, focusing on cancer cell biology, drug resistance mechanisms, and cellular signalling studies. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in an innovative environment that integrates computational and experimental approaches to cancer research.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Work with Prof Nguyen to establish and set up a new wet laboratory facility within the INML, including equipment procurement, space organization, and implementation of standard operating procedures
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including consumable ordering, lab rosters, inventory management, database upkeep, and laboratory safety compliance
• Actively support research through hands-on execution of cellular, molecular, and biochemical experiments, including cancer cell culture, drug response assays, and biochemical analyses
• Work collaboratively with postdoctoral researchers and computational modellers within INML to integrate experimental data with network modelling
• Help with writing and preparation of scientific manuscripts coming out from the research
• Induct, onboard, and train PhD and Masters students in specialized laboratory techniques and safety procedures
• Foster a positive, efficient, and collaborative lab environment
Key Selection Criteria:
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in biology/biomedical/biotechnology sciences or similar
- At least 4 years’ experience in cellular and molecular biology laboratory techniques
- Demonstrated expertise in a range of cancer cell biology techniques including cell culture, cellular assays, and biochemical techniques (e.g. cell proliferation/death assays, western blotting, immunofluorescence, gene silencing/overexpression)
- Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability in lab management, managing lab inventories, databases, and operational logistics
- Experience in training and supervising junior researchers or students
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in setting up new laboratory facilities
- Strong knowledge of cell signalling, cancer biology and/or drug resistance mechanisms
- Familiarity with high-throughput experimental omics techniques, such as RNA-seq and/or mass-spectrometry based proteomics
- Experience working in interdisciplinary teams, particularly related to integrating experimental research with computational approaches
- Track-record in scientific publications
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.
Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria (required and desired) for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.
Applications close 11:55pm, 22 March 2025.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Lan Nguyen,
Lab Head and Program Leader, SAiGENCI
E: Lan.Nguyen@adelaide.edu.au
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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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