For over 40 years, our shared commitment to curing childhood cancer has united us. Together, we continue to accelerate the answers to make that possible.
To accomplish our vision, we’re seeking someone who lives our values: owning and delivering meaningful work, collaborating to drive impact, challenging the status quo to create a better future, and balancing logic with empathy. Let’s achieve more, together.
The ZERO Senior Scientist, is a critical scientific and operational leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, clinically accredited diagnostic services for the ZERO Childhood Cancer Program. This position provides strategic and hands-on leadership for diagnostic laboratory operations, quality management system (QMS) implementation, and the comprehensive validation of diagnostic testing and clinical reporting workflows to ISO 15189:2022 and NATA accreditation standards.
To succeed you will have…
- PhD in molecular biology, genomics, cancer biology, or bachelor's degree plus 10+ years in clinical molecular diagnostics Minimum 5 years post-doctoral or senior scientist experience in clinical molecular diagnostics or precision medicine
- Demonstrated experience leading NATA accredited (or equivalent) diagnostic laboratory operations including workflow management, resource allocation, and staff coordination
- Experience supervising and mentoring technical and scientific staff
- Extensive hands-on expertise in molecular diagnostic methods including NGS, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and quality control
- Proven experience developing, validating, and verifying diagnostic assays in compliance with ISO 15189, NPAAC, or equivalent clinical laboratory standards
- Experience implementing quality management systems and preparing for accreditation assessments
- Experience with equipment qualification, calibration, and laboratory safety management
- Strong organisational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
- Proven track record of scientific contribution through peer-reviewed publications
We will support you to be your best with benefits that include but are not limited to:
- Working in a world-class, purpose-built facility, the only one in Australia dedicated to curing childhood cancer
- Focus on employee wellbeing, including up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year
- Access to Fitness Passport, with access to an extensive choice of fitness facilities across Sydney at discounted rates
- Corporate discounts and discounts on education through UNSW
Join us to shape a future every child deserves and to find meaning in your own. Because together, we can cure every child of cancer. It’s not if, it’s when.
Additional information about Children's Cancer Institute can be found on our website at: https://www.ccia.org.au/jobs-study . We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Children’s Cancer Institute and our culture. We embrace diversity and encourage you to advise of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
