Job Description

Senior Technical Officer – STM Genomics and Bioinformatics

Job No.: 696991

Location: Alfred campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $100,155 - $108,106 pa HEW Level 06 (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

Join the School of Translational Medicine (STM) at the Alfred Campus as a Senior Technical Officer and help deliver high-quality genomics and bioinformatics services that enable researchers to turn complex data into meaningful scientific outcomes.

Working across the STM Genomics and STM Bioinformatics Platforms, you’ll collaborate closely with the Genomics and Bioinformatics Managers to support research projects from sample and library quality assessment through to sequencing, data processing, analysis and delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support end-to-end NGS workflows, including sample reception, nucleic acid and library QC, library preparation, sequencing, primary data processing and data delivery.
• Operate, maintain and support NGS equipment, including Illumina sequencing platforms, and apply DNA and RNA library preparation methodologies such as WGS, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and EM-seq.
• Support bioinformatics projects through data management, quality control, analysis, reporting and preparation of research outputs, including cost-recovered projects.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, workflows, technical documentation and sample management processes, while identifying and resolving technical issues and maintaining safe and compliant operations.
• Provide technical advice and support to researchers, staff and students, including assistance with bioinformatics training, workshops, teaching materials and researcher-facing resources.

What You'll Bring

• A relevant degree in a scientific or technical field, or equivalent experience, with relevant expertise in genomics, molecular biology, bioinformatics or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in DNA and RNA library construction for Illumina-based sequencing, with knowledge of methodologies including WGS, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and EM-seq.
• Hands-on experience with nucleic acid and library quality control, including TapeStation, Qubit or equivalent instrumentation, and experience operating or supporting NGS instruments, particularly Illumina platforms.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with data management, bioinformatics tools and reproducible analysis practices for genomic or biomedical research datasets.
• Strong analytical, technical, investigative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop procedures, follow protocols and apply sound ethical and quality practices.
• Highly developed communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage priorities and provide clear technical guidance and support to researchers and students.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of genomics, bioinformatics and biomedical research, supporting projects that have the potential to make a real difference to human health.

You’ll work alongside experienced specialists, build your expertise across complementary technical platforms, and contribute to innovative research while supporting the next generation of researchers through training and technical support.

About Monash University

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.

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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 Jobs'. Your 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 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.

Enquiries: Dr Justin Read, Manager, STM Genomics, E: justin.read@monash.edu

Position Description: Senior Technical Officer

Applications Close: Wednesday, 21st October at 11:55pm AEST