Histology Senior Officer
Job No.: 691826
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW 7 plus 17% 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 Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking expressions of interest from current Monash staff for the role of Histology Senior Officer within the Histology Platform.
This position plays an important role in supporting high quality biomedical research by providing expert histology services to researchers across the Faculty and broader Monash research community. Working within a specialist laboratory environment, you will coordinate and deliver histological services and technical support, contributing to the preparation, processing and analysis of biological specimens for research and teaching activities.
You will also support the effective operation of the histology facility, including maintaining equipment, ensuring laboratory compliance and contributing to continuous improvement of laboratory processes and services.
About the Role
Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering high quality histology services, including tissue processing, sectioning and staining
• Providing technical expertise and advice to researchers on histology methodologies and protocols
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring safe and compliant laboratory practices
• Supporting the coordination and efficient operation of histology laboratory activities
• Contributing to the development and improvement of laboratory protocols and procedures
• Supporting researchers, students and staff using the facility
About You
You will bring strong technical expertise in histology and experience working in a biomedical research or laboratory environment.
You will demonstrate:
• Experience in histological techniques including tissue processing, embedding, sectioning and staining
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to laboratory safety, compliance and quality standards
• The ability to work collaboratively within a research support environment
About Monash
The Monash Histology Platform is part of the Monash Research Platforms network, providing world-class expertise, infrastructure and services to researchers across the University and beyond. Based within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute on the Clayton campus, the Platform plays a critical role in enabling high-impact biomedical research.
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.
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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. Please note that interviews may commence prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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: Camilla Cohen, Monash Histology Platform Manager, +61 3 9905 2740
Position Description: Histology Senior Officer
Applications Close: Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
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