Research Officer

Monash • Clayton, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mitochondrial Biology, Metabolism and Disease Lab is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Officer to support research activities through laboratory experiments, data collection and analysis, troubleshooting, research documentation, and general laboratory administration. Reporting to the Head of the Lab, the successful candidate will contribute to research outcomes while maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-organised laboratory environment.

The role involves supporting research projects, conducting literature reviews, preparing reports, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to continuous improvement in research procedures. The Research Officer will collaborate with researchers and students, stay up to date with developments in the field, and ensure compliance with research protocols, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Skills in cell culture, molecular biology (PCR, vector cloning) and/or protein chemistry (SDS-PAGE, western transfer).
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and data management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in proteomics, confocal imaging, or flow cytometry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support research activities through laboratory experiments, data collection and analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Provide research documentation and general laboratory administration.
• Contribute to research outcomes while maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-organised laboratory environment.
• Support research projects, conduct literature reviews, and prepare reports.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement in research procedures.
• Collaborate with researchers and students and stay up to date with developments in the field.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Policies supporting staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents.
• 17% employer superannuation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed