Research Officer (Melbourne)

Job No. : ****** Location: Parkville campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment Remuneration: $100,155
- $108,106 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation) Opportunity 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, 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. Key Selection Criteria
- No.2: Demonstrated ability to develop formulations for small drug molecules that are administered to rodents (rats and mice) in a research setting
- No.3: Demonstrated ability to quantify compound concentrations in formulations and/or biological matrices in a research setting, preferably with HPLC/LCMS experience
- No.4: High-level analytical, technical, data analysis and research skills and a demonstrated capacity to develop and implement effective technical and research processes and systems
- No.10: Demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling Diversity and Equal Prospect Statement 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. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at ****** with the subject line 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Applications Close: Tuesday 19 May ****, 11:55pm AEDT Enquiries Professor Joseph Nicolazzo, Director – ****** #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpchs