Research Officer

Monash•Parkville, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Monash University’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences within the Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation (CDCO) Platform as a Research Officer, and contribute to cutting-edge drug development. In this professional role, you will deliver high-quality research support to advance preclinical drug candidate optimisation. You will design and conduct experiments focused on the development and characterisation of preclinical formulations, while ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with research protocols. You will be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, supporting the development and refinement of standard operating procedures, and undertaking data analysis and research administration activities. The role also includes training staff in selected techniques and contributing to a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory environment. Working collaboratively with the broader CDCO team, you will apply sound judgement and technical expertise to meet research requirements and support the Centre’s operational excellence in drug discovery and development.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to develop formulations for small drug molecules that are administered to rodents (rats and mice) in a research environment.
Demonstrated ability to quantify compound concentrations in formulations and/or biological matrices in a research environment, preferably with HPLC/LCMS experience.
High-level analytical, technical, data analysis and research skills.
Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement effective technical and research processes and systems.
Demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality research support to advance preclinical drug candidate optimisation.
Design and conduct experiments focused on the development and characterisation of preclinical formulations, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with research protocols.
Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
Support the development and refinement of standard operating procedures.
Undertake data analysis and research administration activities.
Train staff in selected techniques.
Contribute to a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory environment.
Apply sound judgement and technical expertise to meet research requirements and support the Centre’s operational excellence in drug discovery and development.