Research Officer
Job No.: 689413
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW 6 plus 17% super
- Work at the forefront of antibody discovery and biotechnology
- Support globally impactful research and industry partnerships
- Join a world-class research platform at Monash University
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking a Research Officer to join the Monash Antibody Discovery Platform, a globally recognised facility delivering high-quality monoclonal antibodies and antibody technologies to academic and industry partners worldwide.
This is a highly hands-on role supporting antibody discovery, sequencing and cell-based research programs. You will play a critical role in the day-to-day operation of the facility, contributing to experimental design, data generation, SOP development and continuous improvement of platform capability.
Working closely with researchers, clients, and platform staff, you will help deliver high-quality outcomes across antibody generation, characterisation and data management, while ensuring safe, compliant and efficient laboratory operations.
This role is ideal for an experienced research professional who enjoys combining technical laboratory work with coordination, data analysis and platform support in a fast-paced, service-oriented research environment.
Your Impact
In this role, you will
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Perform antibody sequencing activities across Monash Antibody Discovery projects
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Engineer and manage cell lines for immunisation and screening programs
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Conduct molecular and cell-based assays, including experimental set-up, data collection and analysis
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Coordinate sample tracking, archiving and database management
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Develop, expand and maintain SOPs supporting platform operations and RoboCore workflows
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Support facility operations including equipment maintenance, ordering and waste management
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Contribute to reporting, documentation and stakeholder communication
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Ensure compliance with research protocols, ethics, OHS and regulatory requirements
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Build strong relationships with researchers, clients and collaborators
About You
You are a capable and motivated research professional with strong technical expertise and a service-oriented mindset. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, take pride in high-quality processes, and are confident supporting complex research programs.
You will bring
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A degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience
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Strong technical, analytical and data management skills
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Experience working with advanced laboratory technologies and systems
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Excellent organisational and project coordination capability
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Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with researchers and clients
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A demonstrated commitment to safety, ethics and research quality
About Monash
The Monash Antibody Discovery Platform is a global leader in antibody technologies, supplying novel antibodies to researchers and industry partners. Based at the Clayton campus, the Platform forms part of Monash University’s Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, ranked among the world’s leading health faculties.
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – 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.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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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.
Enquiries: Assoc Prof Hayley Ramshaw, Manager, Monash Antibody Discovery Platform (MADP) +61 3 9905 8906
Position Description: Research Officer MADP
Applications Close: Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
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