Research Officer MADP

Research Officer

Job No.: 689413

Location: Clayton campus

Duration: 12 month fixed‑term appointment

Remuneration: $96,768 – $104,450 pa HEW 6 plus 17% super

Monash University is seeking a Research Officer to join the Monash Antibody Discovery Platform – a globally recognised facility that delivers high‑quality monoclonal antibodies and antibody technologies to academic and industry partners worldwide.

This is a highly hands‑on role supporting antibody discovery sequencing and cell‑based research programmes. You will play a critical role in the day‑to‑day operation of the facility, contributing to experimental design, data generation, SOP development and continuous improvement of platform capability.

Working closely with researchers, clients and platform staff you will help deliver high‑quality outcomes across antibody generation, characterisation and data management while ensuring safe, compliant and efficient laboratory operations.

This role is ideal for an experienced research professional who enjoys combining technical laboratory work with coordination, data analysis and platform support in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented research environment.

• Perform antibody sequencing activities across Monash Antibody Discovery projects
• Engineer and manage cell lines for immunisation and screening programmes
• Conduct molecular and cell‑based assays including experimental set‑up, data collection and analysis
• Coordinate sample tracking, archiving and database management
• Develop, expand and maintain SOPs supporting platform operations and Robo Core workflows
• Support facility operations including equipment maintenance, ordering and waste management
• Contribute to reporting documentation and stakeholder communication
• Ensure compliance with research protocols, ethics, OHS and regulatory requirements
• Build strong relationships with researchers, clients and collaborators

You are a capable and motivated research professional with strong technical expertise and a service‑oriented mindset. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, take pride in high‑quality processes and are confident supporting complex research programmes.

• A degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Strong technical, analytical and data management skills
• Experience working with advanced laboratory technologies and systems
• Excellent organisational and project coordination capability
• Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging with researchers and clients
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, ethics and research quality

The Monash Antibody Discovery Platform is a global leader in antibody technologies, supplying novel antibodies to researchers and industry partners. Based at the Clayton campus, the Platform forms part of Monash University’s Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, which is ranked among the world’s leading health faculties.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions and lived experience. That is why we champion an inclusive, respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths  encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disabilities and neuro‑divergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

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 require reasonable adjustments, please contact us with an email titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request” for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre‑employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Assoc Prof Hayley Ramshaw
Manager, Monash Antibody Discovery Platform (MADP)

Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11:55pm AEST