Technical Officer - Histology
About The Position
The School of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a Technical Officer to support the delivery and advancement of histology services within the Monash Histology Platform. This position contributes to the effective operation and growth of a multi-site research facility, strengthening service capability, supporting platform development, and enhancing integration across research, education, and technical service environments. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering technical histology operations, including experimental activities, bookings, and maintenance of specialised equipment and materials. You will supervise and train staff and students, support teaching initiatives, and contribute to workshops and presentations. The position involves advancing platform services, maintaining quality standards, driving continuous improvement, resolving technical issues, and fostering strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
Requirements
- Strong expertise in routine histology techniques.
- Sound knowledge of advanced processes including immunohistochemistry and tissue analysis.
- Advanced analytical, technical and problem-solving capabilities to adapt methods and implement effective workflows.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven ability to prepare technical documentation.
- Proven ability to deliver training.
- Proven ability to uphold quality standards.
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgement while managing competing priorities in a structured environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and delivering technical histology operations, including experimental activities, bookings, and maintenance of specialised equipment and materials.
- Supervising and training staff and students.
- Supporting teaching initiatives.
- Contributing to workshops and presentations.
- Advancing platform services.
- Maintaining quality standards.
- Driving continuous improvement.
- Resolving technical issues.
- Fostering strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Support for parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
