The Opportunity
The Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation (CDCO) is seeking a Research Officer to support preclinical drug development activities.
In this role, you will conduct a range of in vivo and some in vitro experiments, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, analyse data, update operating procedures, and assist with research administration. You will also help train staff in selected laboratory techniques and ensure a safe and compliant research environment.
Working closely with the CDCO team, you will deliver high-quality research services and support ongoing project needs in line with established protocols and standards.
We encourage you to apply if this role sounds like a good fit for your skills and interests.
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.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
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
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
To apply, please submit a resume along with a cover letter that addresses your experience in the 5 key areas outlined under the Key Selection Criteria in the position description.
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1. Demonstrated ability and hands-on experience with live rodent species (rats and mice) in a research environment
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1. Demonstrated ability in conducting in vitro biological assays in appropriate containment facilities
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1. High-level analytical, technical, data analysis and research skills and a demonstrated capacity to develop and implement effective technical and research processes and systems
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1. Proven ability to adhere to AEC-approved ethics protocols, standards and guidelines, including a thorough understanding of confidentiality, privacy and research ethics principles as required
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1. Demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling.
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- 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 and Director Joseph Nicolazzo, Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences T:
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Tuesday 23 December 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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