Research Officer - Australian Centre for Blood Diseases
Job No.: 688867
Location: The Alfred campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 1-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $85,424 - $95,825 pa HEW 5 plus 17% superannuation
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Support cutting-edge translational research in blood cancer
- Join a collaborative, high-performing epigenetics research team
The Opportunity
At Monash, work feels different. There is a genuine sense of purpose, belonging and ambition, where your work contributes to something meaningful and globally significant.
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking a motivated Research Officer to support the operations of a leading epigenetics laboratory within the Blood Cancer Program at the Australian Centre for Blood Diseases. Based at The Alfred Centre, this role will contribute directly to high-impact translational research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with haematological malignancies.
Working closely with the Laboratory Head and research team, you will undertake a broad range of experimental research activities and provide high-quality technical and administrative support to enable the successful delivery of program outcomes. This role is ideal for a graduate with a strong background in experimental medical research who is looking to further develop their skills in a dynamic, collaborative research environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
You will support the delivery of high-quality translational research by:
- Undertaking experimental, technical and administrative research activities
- Performing cell biology, molecular biology and biochemical techniques
- Working with haematological cancer cell lines and supporting in vivo mouse models
- Collecting, analysing and documenting research data and outcomes
- Ensuring compliance with research protocols, ethics, OHS and regulatory requirements
- Contributing to continuous improvement and quality assurance activities
- Communicating effectively with researchers, collaborators and stakeholders
About You
You will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience (with Honours/Masters)
- Experience in experimental medical research, ideally in cancer or epigenetics
- Strong analytical, organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team
- High attention to detail and sound communication skills
- A flexible, proactive approach with willingness to develop new skills
Experience with CRISPR/Cas9, genetic screens or in vivo models is advantageous.
About Monash University
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is the largest faculty at Monash University and one of the most comprehensive health education and research faculties in the world. Consistently ranked among the top universities globally for clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences, the Faculty is driven by a single vision, to improve the human condition.
The School of Translational Medicine is Monash’s leading clinical school for biomedical research and education, located across major hospital and research precincts. The School is recognised for its strength in multidisciplinary, industry-engaged and clinically embedded research that translates discovery into practice.
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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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: Dr Omer Gilan, Lab head, Omer.Gilan@Monash.edu
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Tuesday, 10th March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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