Technical Officer
Job No.: 672298
Location: The Alfred Centre
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $80,603 - $92,585 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
We’re seeking a Technical Officer to support ground-breaking work in the NanoBiotechnology and NanoTheranostics laboratories at the Australian Centre for Blood Diseases (ACBD).
In this dynamic position, you will provide professional, high-quality technical support to researchers, contributing to the development of novel glucose-responsive insulin platforms, imaging technologies, and advanced drug delivery systems. Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day laboratory operations, maintaining equipment, conducting experiments, and assisting with data analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting experiments and managing materials, equipment, and supplies
- Provide guidance and training on equipment use and compliance with standard protocols
- Maintain knowledge of the latest methodologies, technologies, and data management techniques
- Identify and resolve research-related issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Conduct animal work, including diabetic mouse models and other disease models
- Perform molecular biology and protein-related tasks such as cell culture, RT-PCR, qPCR, Western Blotting, ELISA, protein purification, and immunohistochemistry
- Support flow cytometry (FACS) and other advanced technical processes
The ideal candidate will have:
- A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Strong analytical and organisational skills with a keen attention to detail
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, protein work, histology, and animal models
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning
This is an opportunity to be part of innovative research at the forefront of nanotechnology and biotechnology. You’ll work in state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborating with experts and contributing to projects with the potential to transform healthcare.
Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on groundbreaking scientific research.
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.
Enquiries: Professor Christoph Hagemeyer, Lab Head, +61 3 9902 9792
Position Description: Technical Officer (Laboratory)
Applications Close: Thursday 12 December 2024, 11:55pm AEDT
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