Research Assistant, Discovery Biology - Immunology
Teva Pharmaceuticals
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform and develop biological assays to inform on lead selection of therapeutic antibodies, including determination of potency, and characterisation of mechanism of action.
- Research, trouble-shoot and optimise fit for purpose immunoassays, including biomarker, and pharmacokinetic assays.
- General tissue culture and maintenance of mammalian cell lines.
- Summarize and presentation of data (e.g. electronic lab notebook, presentations, and reports).
- Represent the Discovery Biology team with internal & external stakeholders, as required.
- Provide general research/laboratory support including maintenance of laboratory reagents, ordering consumables and interacting with suppliers.
- BSc in life sciences with a relevant Honours degree
- Demonstrated experience in immunology or cell biology
- Experienced with developing and conducting cell based and immunoassays using a variety of techniques
- Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture. Experience with primary cells is highly desirable
- Strong problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude.
- Well organized and able to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in industry-based R&D
- Experience in flow cytometry
- Knowledge of molecular and protein biology techniques, including handling and preparation of DNA/RNA, protein expression and purification
- Work with a motivated team of scientists in state-of-the-art laboratories
- Generous leave, health and wellbeing benefits
- Commitment to ongoing personal & professional growth via a blend of learning opportunities
- Parking available at our Macquarie Park site
- Opportunity to join a leading global organisation with a network of 37,000 employees operating in 60 markets, with 25 R&D sites
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