Histology Technical Officer

Histology Technical Officer

Job No.:695268

Location:Clayton campus Monash Health Translational Precinct Nodeand Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct Node

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration:12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $86344 - $99179 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Monash Histology Platform is seeking a motivated and skilled Technical Officer to provide high-quality technical support to researchers staff and students. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of a specialist research facility supporting a diverse range of histology services and contributing to impactful research outcomes.

About the role

Reporting to the Monash Histology Platform Manager youll be responsible for coordinating the daily operation of the Histology Platform ensuring laboratory services are delivered safely efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing laboratory operations including specimen and sample handling storage and preparation.
• Setting up maintaining and troubleshooting specialised laboratory equipment.
• Maintaining laboratory inventories ordering consumables and ensuring equipment and facilities are well maintained.
• Supporting researchers by providing technical advice guidance and training in laboratory procedures and equipment use.
• Assisting with research activities including data collection analysis and documentation.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols quality standards and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Working collaboratively with researchers staff and students to deliver outstanding technical support.

About you

You are an organised and proactive laboratory professional who enjoys working in a collaborative research environment. You have strong technical skills excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

To be successful youll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
• Experience working in a research laboratory or technical environment.
• Strong analytical technical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and research technologies or the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• The ability to provide guidance and training to researchers staff and students.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to quality safety and continuous improvement.

If youre passionate about laboratory science enjoy solving technical challenges and want to contribute to world-leading research wed love to hear from you.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres 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 everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 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 worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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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

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

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 disabilitiesneurodivergent 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 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.

Enquiries: Angela Vais Monash Histology Platform Manager

Position Description:Histology Technical Officer

Applications Close: Tuesday 1 September 2026 11:55pm AEST

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