"Research Officer"

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Australian National Phenome Centre

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End Date: March 11, 2026 (13 days left to apply)

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JR104950

Are you ready to be part of one of the world’s most advanced metabolic phenotyping centres? Do you thrive in high-tech research environments, love hands-on lab work, and want your skills to directly impact major health challenges of our time?

If that sounds like you, Murdoch University’s Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) wants you on our team!

About The Team

The ANPC isn’t just another lab —It is the largest dedicated metabolic phenotyping facility in the world, equipped with cutting-edge mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance instruments, robotics, high-throughput workflows, and a team driven to push scientific boundaries.

Your New Role!

You will contribute directly to a major funded project focused on developing new biomarker-driven strategies that could transform clinical outcomes. You are a highly trained operator with extensive experience in the execution of day-to-day research activities in a PC2 certified laboratory, such as high-throughput sample preparation (biological/clinical samples), coordination of workflow, robotics and automation, immunoassay and mass spectrometry method development. In particular, this role requires an operator with experience working in an instrument facility that specialises in MS, NMR metabolomics or other high throughput ‘Omics workflows.

Your key responsibilities will include –

Run high-throughput sample prep workflows in a PC2 certified laboratory.

Acquisition of biofluid and tissue samples using a range of instrumentation including MS, NMRs, plate readers, robotic liquid handlers, etc.

Ensure equipment are operationalised in compliance with ANPC SOPs.

Perform data quality assurance and statistical analysis as per SOP to assist ANPC Specialists and Bioinformaticians.

Prepare analytical reports for collaborators and dissemination via publications and presentations.

Participate in research meetings and internal seminars.

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant information techniques.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Months; Maternity Leave Cover) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $91,000 – $98,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

Indigenous Language Allowance

Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit

Employee Assistance Program

On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

We are after someone who brings deep technical capability, a problem-solving mindset and a passion for meticulous scientific work. Ideally you will have:

Extensive experience and knowledge (5+ years) in the day-to-day operations of a PC2 or analytical laboratory, with a focus on sample preparation of biospecimens of clinical origins.

Tertiary degree in a related field.

Knowledge and practical experience in the utilisation and troubleshooting of critical laboratory equipment, including robotic liquid handlers.

Experience with large, high-throughput sample workflows.

Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques suitable for spectroscopic and/or immunoassay studies.

Current “C” class driver’s license.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Dr. Sze How Bong, Associate Director, Research & Innovation and quote JR104950 as the reference.

Applications Close on 10/03/2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.