In-Demand Lab assistant Jobs in Hornsby, Nsw

Animal Research Assistant
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $67,500 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Research
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
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Medical Laboratory Technician - Transfusion
NSW Health —Westmead NSW
- $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Electron Microscopy
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- $76,378.47 - $108,941.55 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Environmental Scientist - Auditors Assistant
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University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $103,185 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
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Graduate Marketing Assistant – Structural Heart
Medtronic —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
Flavourist II
Givaudan —Sydney NSW
- Sales
- Laboratory experience
- Education
Laboratory Testing Supervisor
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood —Alexandria NSW
- $105,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Blood sampling
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Design Assistant
Seafolly —Alexandria NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- CAD
- Construction
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Laboratory Technician
Boral —Sydney NSW
- Overtime
- Laboratory
- Analysis skills
12d
Senior Laboratory Technician
MB Solutions Australia Pty Ltd —Seven Hills NSW
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- No degree
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Geotechnical Lab Technician
Idealcorp —Smithfield NSW
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Profit sharing
Research Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- $102,500 - $117,400 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
- Parental leave
Educator
G8 Education —Chatswood NSW
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Laboratory Manager
AmSpec Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
Laboratory Manager
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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- Data analysis skills
- Parental leave
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G8 Education —Yennora NSW
- Part-time
- Kitchen
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Research Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- $124,300 - $131,900 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave
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Animal Research Assistant

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
Up to $67,500 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Parental leave
Salary packaging
Insurance services

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
Research
Injection administration
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full Job Description

The Connie Johnson Breast Cancer Research Laboratory is a translational breast cancer research group focused on understanding therapy resistance and developing improved therapeutic strategies using preclinical models, including patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models. The laboratory combines in vivo studies, molecular biology, and translational oncology approaches to support clinically relevant cancer research.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Animal Research Assistant will support preclinical breast cancer research with a strong focus on animal-based studies and PDX models. The role involves assisting with animal monitoring, in vivo procedures, sample collection, and study coordination, while also providing basic laboratory support related to translational oncology research. This position contributes to the delivery of high-quality and ethically conducted research outcomes.

Salary: Up to $67,500 + 14% superannuation + salary packaging (depending on experience)

Employment Type: 2 year maximum term contract with possibility to extend

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
Discounted Health Insurance
Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The key responsibilities include:

Support animal-based experiments and PDX studies in accordance with Garvan animal ethics and welfare standards.
Monitor mouse welfare, health, and behaviour, and report abnormalities to senior staff as required.
Assist with routine in vivo procedures including dosing preparation, injections, oral gavage, anaesthesia, tissue collection, euthanasia, and post-mortem procedures following appropriate training.
Maintain accurate animal records, sample tracking systems, and experimental documentation.
Coordinate animal arrivals, breeding records, and study-related administrative tasks.
Assist with preparation of animal ethics documentation, data collection, and research outputs.
Support basic mammalian cell culture activities including media preparation, thawing, passaging, and maintenance of cell lines.
Prepare laboratory reagents, drug stocks, working solutions, and serial dilutions for experimental studies.
Assist with simple plate-based assays including cell viability and drug response assays.
Support routine laboratory organisation including stock management, reagent preparation, and maintenance of shared laboratory spaces.
Work collaboratively with researchers, students, and animal facility staff to support research activities and project milestones.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of animal ethics, monitoring procedures, and WHS requirements.
Participate in training, professional development, and laboratory meetings.

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:

Relevant qualifications in animal technology, biomedical science, laboratory science, or a related discipline (preferred).
Previous experience working with rodents in a research setting.
Strong commitment to animal welfare and ethical research practices.
Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, handling, and monitoring procedures.
xperience or willingness to learn in vivo techniques including injections, oral gavage, anaesthesia, and tissue collection.
Basic laboratory skills including preparation of reagents, media, and experimental solutions.
Previous exposure to mammalian cell culture or plate-based assays is desirable.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
Interest in cancer biology, translational research, and preclinical models is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you’re the right person for this role, we’d love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.

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