Research Officer Full-time

Research Officer

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.

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, you must submit a resume and a document addressing your experience across the four key areas outlined in the Key Selection Criteria of the position description.

• 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 and a demonstrated capacity to develop and implement effective technical and research processes and systems
• Demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

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-recruitment@monash.edu 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.

Position Description: Research Officer

Applications Close: Tuesday 19 May 2026, 11:55pm AEDT