About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.

About the role:

The Victorian Brain Bank (VBB) is a research resource facility that provides researchers, both in Australia and internationally, with post-mortem human brain tissue and related samples to facilitate research into various brain and mind conditions.

The role involves the preparation of brain tissue and related samples for research projects and to provide support to the VBB Coordinator to manage safe, efficient, and compliant operations of the VBB.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Responsibility for the preparation of frozen brain tissue and related samples supplied to researchers.
• Shared responsibility for the preparation/dissection of fresh brain tissue at time of donation.
• Assist with the general maintenance of the VBB collection.
• Maintain ultra-cold freezers and laboratory equipment in good working order.
• Assist in general laboratory duties.

Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description.

This position is a fixed-term, part time role (2 days per week) ending on 31 December 2024. The role attracts an annual salary offer ranging from Research Assistant 2 (RA2) $73,709 to Research Assistant 3 (RA3) $77,695 pro-rata, commensurate with experience.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 3 January 2024.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a field relevant to neuroscience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human brain anatomy.
• Desirable experience in the dissection/preparation of fresh and frozen human brain tissue samples.
• Experience with the use of specific equipment used in the laboratory.
• Strong organisation skills including the ability to work consistently and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively in a team environment and with internal and external users.
• Experience working in a scientific, medical research or higher education environment and/or tertiary qualifications in science.

Experience with the below is desirable, but not essential:

• Experience with FileMaker Pro.

What we offer:

Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Wellbeing initiatives including access to our employee assistance program 

For enquiries please contact our Human Resources Team on employment@florey.edu.au.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.