Careers
careers at peter maccallum cancer centre, nexomics
Surround yourself with purpose.
Working at nexomics and Peter Mac allows you to surround yourself with experts in clinical trial testing through the Department of Pathology and the integrated clinical trial unit, nexomics.
Learn and enhance your ability to manage internal relationships effectively, support the laboratory in developing a robust internal clinical trials testing, lead project management and work within standard regulations.
The nexomics approach to clinical trial management and testing not only enhances your operational efficiency and technical knowledge but also strengthens your business acumen through a range of clinical trial service offerings, competencies and training opportunities.
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion, Innovation. Integrity and Collaboration.
Peter Mac welcomes people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences to foster innovation, cultivate compassion, attract and retain top talent and provide the best possible cancer care for our patients.
Peter Mac offers a range of staff benefits which support our people both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
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Position Description
Laboratory Technician Grade 1
- Full time (80hrs/FN), Ongoing Role
- Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
- Salary range between $59,207 – $76,266 + salary packaging + 12% super + 5 weeks annual leave + monthly ADO
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
Nexomics is a dedicated clinical trial division within the Peter MaCallum Cancer Centre. We deliver specialised clinical trial testing for internal stakeholders such as PCCTU and Research teams, under NATA ISO15189 and ISO17025 accreditation. In addition, Nexomics provides central lab services for clinical trials for commercial sponsors, CROs and biopharma companies globally.
About the role
This is a position that would suit Medical Laboratory Technicians with experience in clinical immunology/flow cytometry. The purpose of this position is to prepare samples for analysis, provide testing and assist with general laboratory duties as part of the clinical trials portfolio.
A regular day will see you:
- Providing sample processing services and laboratory testing in the area of clinical immunology/flow cytometry by use of various techniques e.g., cryopreservation, ELISA and flow cytometry.
- Demonstrates an understanding of customer service for internal and external customers and a commitment to effectively meeting their needs in a helpful and professional manner.
- Keeps patient information confidential.
- All documentation is completed including procedures, maintenance records and quality assurance procedures according to laboratory, NATA ISO15189 and 17025, GCP, GLP and GDP standards.
About you
We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, communicates effectively with both colleagues and external clients, and demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks with confidence and efficiency.
You’ll bring with you:
- Minimum qualification of Certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory), a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Operations or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a research laboratory or diagnostic and/or clinical trial testing
- Minimum 1 year of experience in flow cytometry
- Demonstrate abilities to multitask and effectively improve processes
Join us!
- If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
- Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Mariam Mohd Fadzil at mariam.mohdfadzil@petermac.org.
Applications Close 11:59PM: Thursday 1 October 2026
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