Senior Research Associate
- Lead innovative in vitro and in vivo studies in preclinical cancer research.
- Develop and optimise SOPs for assay consistency and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to cutting-edge research.
Looking for an impactful, hands-on role in preclinical cancer research? This opportunity offers the chance to lead innovative in vitro and in vivo studies in a collaborative, regulated environment, supporting translational projects with a focus on tumour and biomarker development. Ideal for experienced scientists ready to advance their expertise in oncology and radiopharmaceuticals while mentoring junior staff and contributing to cutting-edge research. Fuse Recruitment is partnering with a Brisbane-based biotechnology organisation to appoint a Senior Research Associate.
This is a practical, execution-focused role suited to someone who thrives in the lab, values high-quality data, and can help uplift consistency, training, and SOP-driven ways of working.
What you’ll gain:
- Lead complex in vitro and in vivo experiments including cell culture, molecular assays, and animal models.
- Develop and optimise SOPs for assay consistency, regulatory compliance, and high-throughput workflows.
- Gain exposure to preclinical imaging, biodistribution, and radiopharmaceutical techniques.
- Play a key role in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting to support translational hypotheses.
- Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a team-oriented environment.
- Operate within a GMP-like lab structured for quality, safety, and innovation.
The role
Reporting into the scientific team, you will:
- Execute in vitro experiments including mammalian cell culture and bioengineering workflows (e.g., lentiviral production/transduction, transient transfection, siRNA).
- Run a range of cell-based and molecular assays (e.g., cytotoxicity, radioligand binding, clonogenic assays, cell-cycle analysis, immunofluorescence, Western blot, qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, IHC, NGS).
- Support in vivo studies including animal monitoring/welfare, handling, injections, tumour measurement, anaesthesia, surgical prep support, euthanasia/necropsy, perfusion and tissue collection.
- Contribute to biodistribution / imaging studies (gamma counting; PET/SPECT/CT/bioluminescence where applicable).
- Maintain high-integrity documentation (electronic lab notebooks), data summaries, figures, and reporting.
- Help draft/revise SOPs and protocols, and support quality/safety compliance activities.
- Train and mentor junior staff and support day-to-day lab operations (inventory, consumables, equipment upkeep).
Essential:
- Master’s (or higher) in Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or related.
- 3–5+ years hands-on lab experience (industry or academic).
- Strong capability across molecular/cell biology techniques (qPCR, Western, ELISA, flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture).
- Demonstrated in vivo rodent experience (handling, injections, monitoring, tumour work, tissue collection).
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity.
- Ability to coach/guide others and lift lab execution standards.
Desirable:
- Translational/biomarker experience (especially cancer), SOP/quality-compliant environments, or radiopharmaceutical exposure.
- Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., GLP-style practices) and/or basic bioinformatics tools.
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Consultant
Sam Standfast
Senior Recruitment Consultant
0412 638 890
sstandfast@fuserecruitment.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samstandfast/
Reference number: BH-39985
Profession:Science & TechnologyBiotechnology & Genetics
Company: Fuse Recruitment
Date posted: 7th Oct, 2026
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