Biobank Scientist - Alfred Cancer Biobank

Located at The Alfred • Medical Scientists Grade 1, Year 1‑7 (RX1‑RX7)

About the role

The Alfred Cancer Biobank is a key resource supporting the Medical Oncology (MONC) Unit at The Alfred, Monash University Researchers, and external collaborators. As a Biobank Scientist, you will bridge the gap between clinical environments and laboratory science. You will liaise with diverse stakeholders to coordinate patient consents and biospecimen collection across wards, pathology, and theatres. This dynamic role balances patient-facing interaction with laboratory processing and documentation, ensuring the integrity of vital research data.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaison with clinical, pathology, theatre staff and researchers.
• Patient Consent: Obtain informed consent from patients ethically and professionally.
• Specimen Management: Transport, register, code, and process human tissue and blood samples, including safe storage, crosschecking, packing and distribution.
• Laboratory Processing: perform fresh tissue handling, blood fractionation, white cell counting and aliquoting.
• Data Integrity: Enter accurate patient and specimen data into secure databases.
• Laboratory Maintenance: Assist the Manager with laboratory upkeep and database development.

Requirements

Essential

• Tertiary degree in Medical Laboratory science or biomedical science
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work collaboratively within a team and independently
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently, with accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated excellent organisational, problem‑solving skills and ability to multi‑task and prioritise work independently

Desirable

• Experience in Biobanking
• Experience with clinical or biospecimen storage databases
• Experience in blood processing and preservation, or in handling human tissue specimens
• Experience in clinical or research settings or client/patient facing role, or a customer service role
• GCP Certification

Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax (subject to availability)
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre‑tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Schedule

12‑month fixed term appointment • Full time (76 hours per fortnight)