Senior Technical Officer – ARAFlowCore
Job No.: 680073
Location: The Alfred Campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $106,789 - $117,128 p.a. HEW 7 plus 17% employer superannuation
- Operate and maintain cutting-edge flow cytometry instruments
- Train users and assist experimental design and analysis
- Manage daily lab operations, bookings and safety protocols
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a technically skilled and service-oriented Senior Technical Officer to lead the day-to-day operations of ARAFlowCore – one of Australia’s top flow cytometry facilities. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a lab environment, enjoys helping others with technical problem-solving, and has deep expertise in cell analysis technologies.
You’ll support cutting-edge research by managing high-speed sorters and analysers, assisting with experimental design, training users, and maintaining high standards in safety, documentation and compliance. You'll work with a diverse range of scientists, from students to leading clinical researchers, playing a key role in their success.
About us
Monash University’s School of Translational Medicine (STM) is located within the Alfred Research Alliance precinct and is home to some of the most advanced medical research in Australia. STM brings together disciplines such as immunology, oncology, psychiatry, surgery and infectious diseases to turn scientific discoveries into real-world treatments.
ARAFlowCore, our flow cytometry platform, is a core part of this mission. We provide expert services to researchers across Monash University, the Burnet and Baker Institutes, and external clients. Our laboratories house some of the most advanced cytometry equipment in the country, including high-speed sorters and spectral analysers capable of detecting 40+ cellular markers at once. Our work supports research into cancer, immunology, infectious disease, and more.
To learn more, visit monash.edu/researchinfrastructure/araflowcore
About you
You are an experienced technical officer or laboratory specialist with:
- A science or biomedical degree, or equivalent training and experience
- Hands-on experience with flow cytometry equipment – ideally both analysers and cell sorters
- Strong organisational skills and confidence managing lab operations independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for training users and supporting researchers
- A commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
You’ll also bring the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, manage technical documentation, and stay up to date with emerging technologies in the field.
Key responsibilities
- Operate and maintain flow cytometry instrumentation (sorters, analysers, cytometers)
- Train and support platform users, including students, staff, and external clients
- Coordinate laboratory safety, compliance (ISO9001), and standard operating procedures
- Manage bookings, staff schedules, and ensure smooth day-to-day platform operations
- Provide expert guidance in experiment planning, data analysis, and troubleshooting
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
Enquiries: Mélanie Le Page, ARAFlowCore Platform Manager, melanie.lepage@monash.edu
Position Description: Position Description
Applications Close: Sunday 6 July 2025 at11:55pm AEST
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