Research Support Officer
Job No.: 673355
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.5)
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $93,496 - $100,918 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Faculty of Engineering at Monash University is seeking a skilled Research Officer to support the PC2 Laboratory within the Faculty of Engineering. This role plays a key part in advancing the Biomedical Engineering program outcomes through complex research activities, including providing training in mammalian cell culture, bacteria culture, flow cytometry and microscopy, as well as administrative tasks, managing resources, and ensuring OHS compliance.
The ideal candidate will have experience with advanced research technologies, equipment, and protocols, and ideally, in a PC2 laboratory. Experience in cell culture, molecular biology, microscopy, and flow cytometry is desirable, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
If you are passionate about contributing to high-impact research in a collaborative and state-of-the-art environment, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.
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
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing key selection criteria numbers 7-10:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and resolve complex issues through negotiation.
- Experience with advanced technologies, including equipment and software, and a demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to and master new systems.
- Experience working in or managing a PC2 Lab, with a solid understanding of PC2 compliance, OGTR guidelines, and OHS standards.
- Hands-on experience with bacteria and mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, microscopy, and flow cytometry.
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
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: Dr Jennifer Dyson, Interim Department Manager, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, +61 39905 5308
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Sunday 20 July 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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