The Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is a leading non-profit organisation based in Sydney, dedicated to advancing melanoma research, treatment, and education. Its Biospecimen Bank (Biobank), established in 1998, plays a critical role in supporting research by collecting, processing, storing, and distributing high-quality patient specimens. The Biobank also plays a key role in support for clinical trials through specimen processing and administrative assistance.
MIA is seeking a motivated Biobank Technical Assistant to join its team, based at the Charles Perkins Centre (Camperdown). Reporting to the Clinical Biospecimen Coordinator, the role involves the collection, processing, storage, and shipment of patient specimens, as well as supporting clinical trials. The position requires strong scientific knowledge, organisational skills, and a commitment to ethical and regulatory standards. This is a full-time, 1-year fixed-term role with the opportunity for extension.
Major Responsibilities
- Process, store, and retrieve biological specimens from patients whilst adhering to strict protocols.
- Organise timely shipment of biospecimens to samples to national and international testing laboratories.
- Assist with the preparation for upcoming clinical trials by reviewing protocols, workflows and inventories.
- Maintain laboratory records to a high standard and ensure that biospecimen annotations and inventory are accurate and up to date.
- Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory guidelines, and ethical standards in biobanking and clinical trial activities.
- Work with internal and external teams to facilitate efficient specimen collection and research support.
- Perform administrative duties including data entry, query resolutions pertaining to clinical trials, housekeeping duties, receive orders and deliveries and manage stock control.
This position will offer you a dynamic work environment, broad clinical exposure and a high paced workload. This is an outstanding opportunity to further your career and develop your skills in a globally recognised institution. Motivated and enthusiastic new graduate candidates are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, applicants must attach a copy of their current CV and include a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria below.
Essential
- Tertiary qualifications of at least a Certificate/Diploma/bachelor’s degree in science / biomedical science or relevant field or an equivalent recognised qualification relevant to Biobanking, Medical Laboratory Science or relevant specialty.
- Experience in laboratory or hospital setting.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- Proficiency in data management systems, specimen tracking software, and laboratory automation technologies.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Desirable (experience in one or more of the following areas would be an asset)
- Experience in processing biological specimens (blood, tissue, stool).
- Experience in Microtomy
- Knowledge of biobanking and/or clinical trials
- You will be flexible in terms of working hours and be available for early/late collections.
Only applicants with full working rights within Australia should apply. Student visa holders are not eligible for this role.Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please no recruitment agencies.
Application will close on 03 August 2026 but we may interview suitable candidates prior to this date.
Due to the overwhelming response, we will only be contacting candidates we wish to interview.
We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which Melanoma Institute Australia works, and their Elders both past and present, and acknowledge the deep, continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land, waters, and sky.
