Research Officer BDI

Employment Type: Part-time fraction (0.8)

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Location: Clayton campus

Remuneration: Pro rata $83,424 – $95,825 HEW 5 plus 17% employer superannuation

Job No.: 687016

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join a world-class biomedical research environment
• Be part of a collaborative high-impact laboratory team

We are seeking a Research Officer to support high-impact biomedical research within the Knott Lab based in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute.

This role provides hands‑on technical and laboratory support to a Snow Medical funded research program focused on developing next‑generation molecular tools for RNA and DNA biomedicine, including CRISPR–Cas technologies. You will play a key role in the day‑to‑day operation of the laboratory, supporting researchers, students and projects while helping to maintain a safe, compliant and highly organised research environment.

• Manage laboratory ordering, inventory and equipment maintenance
• Support laboratory onboarding training and general safety practices
• Maintain chemical inventories, risk assessments and standard operating procedures
• Provide hands‑on research support using standard molecular biology techniques
• Assist with routine protein expression and purification activities
• Build strong working relationships with researchers, support teams and suppliers
• Contribute to the smooth and compliant operation of a busy research laboratory

You are an organised and detail‑oriented research professional who enjoys supporting discovery‑driven science in a collaborative environment. You are comfortable balancing technical tasks with administrative responsibilities and take pride in maintaining high laboratory standards.

• A degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow protocols and work safely in a laboratory environment
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as cloning and sequencing preparation
• Well‑developed communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Experience with bacterial protein expression and purification is desirable but not essential

The Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute is one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic biomedical research environments, bringing together over 120 research groups focused on improving human health. Located on the Clayton campus, the Institute works closely with clinical and industry partners to translate discovery into impact.

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.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process  you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us by email titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request” for a confidential discussion.

Applications close:
Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 11:55pm AEDT

Enquiries: Ms Rebecca Bamert, Snow Lab and Operations Manager

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