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The Oncofetal Ecosystem lab is involved in research at the intersection of cancer genomics   and immunology and is committed to the development of next generation of medical therapies.   The research in the laboratory involves   cutting edge   single-cell and spatial transcriptomics   technologies, bioinformatics, machine   learning   and innovative approaches for mRNA vaccine   development. THE OPPORTUNITY The Senior Project Officer will   assist   with the development and implementation of projects in   the Oncofetal Ecosystem Laboratory. The successful applicant will provide management,   ethics   and oversight to support the delivery of the program, including working closely with   internal and external stakeholders. focusing on   track record   in cancer research, spatial   transcriptomics, project   management   and grant writing Salary:   Up to   $ 120 , 0 00   + 1 2 % super + salary packaging (depending on experience) Employment Type:   2 -year fixed-term ,   full-time 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 • 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 This will include assisting with the day to day running of the Oncofetal Ecosystem Laboratory. The key responsibilities include: Project Support and Tracking • Assists   in developing and documenting project plans – ensuring that project needs   have been clearly   identified   and translated into deliverables and timelines • Coordinate project activities across collaborating groups to ensure that projects are   conducted on time and on budget • Assists   in reviewing,   monitoring   and tracking progress towards completion of projects • Works with People Leader to coordinates changes in timelines, deliverables, budget • Carry out some hand-on experiments in the laboratory as and when   required Communication • Participates in meetings,   facilitates   discussions, shares results, and manages agendas,   data   presentations   and ideas for process improvement • Documents and communicates project status,   deadlines   and blocking issues to People   Leader • Maintains close communications with Lab Heads/Centre Heads/People Leaders to   facilitate   flow of information between collaborating groups; answers basic questions Compliance & Funding • Track progress of key milestones. • Assist   with the management of relevant Human Ethics and project reports • Ensure   appropriate communication   with all project stakeholders. • Initiate and   facilitate   project meetings. • Track the financial status of projects. • Assist   with   appropriate IRB . • Assist   with future financial needs of projects. • All staff are required to comply with Garvan’s workplace polices (as amended from time   to time) and especially Garvan’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including working   in accordance with the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan’ s   number one priority. A BOUT YOU The key skills and experience include: • Demonstrated experience in program/project coordination/management, including the   capacity to coordinate multiple projects on time and on budget, with a high degree of   independence • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead the   generation of reports and funding proposals, and give presentations • Enjoys grappling with complex scientific and organisational challenges • Highly organised and capable of managing a complex and dynamic workload with strong   emotional quotient, and strong relationship management skills Desirable: • Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management and/or a related administrative   discipline and clinical projects and biobanking. A PhD degree in biology/life sciences is   highly desirable with 5+ years of experience in similar roles • A research or clinical background in biomedical sciences or oncology with   previous   experience in clinical trials • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of   staff and external contacts • Excellent organisational and time management skill s • Must be able to use sound judgement to handle and prioritise a variety of tasks, and   effectively   anticipate   and solve challenges • Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging work environment and respond to shifting   Priorities ABOUT GARVAN Garvan Institute of Medical Research   is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI)   in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision . We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded   MRI’s . Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to   impact   and o ur enduring purpose is to   impact   human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome. We   seek   to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease. Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add ’,   not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively. H OW TO APPLY Please   submit   your application including a CV and cover letter as a single document, along with details of at least two referees. 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. No VISA sponsorship is provided for this role.