Technical Officer, Precision Medicine
Job No.: 692202
Location: Monash Medical Centre
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 05 (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
Join a dynamic Precision Medicine environment where advanced laboratory science supports impactful research outcomes. The Technical Officer delivers high-quality technical services across biological sample processing, controlled storage and high-throughput molecular genetic analyses. This role is central to coordinating laboratory activities and ensuring the secure handling and distribution of valuable biological materials across local, national and international collaborators.
Working closely with the Precision Medicine team and senior academic staff, the position ensures efficient laboratory operations through strong coordination, equipment management and adherence to protocols. This position will also undertake complex molecular genetic analyses at scale, support research activities and provide guidance and training to staff and stakeholders to ensure consistent and compliant use of specialised systems and processes.
We are seeking someone with a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, supported by strong analytical, organisational and technical skills. Experience in molecular genetic techniques, data analysis and advanced laboratory technologies, including automation and robotics, is also essential.
This is a compelling opportunity to contribute to high-quality research in a collaborative setting—apply now to be part of advancing Precision Medicine.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
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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Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
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.
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: Professor Melissa Southey, Chair Precision Medicine - (0438 595 395)
Position Description: Technical Officer (Laboratory)
Applications Close: Thursday, 16th April at 11:55pm AEST
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