Research Assistant, Discovery Biology - Immunology

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with. 
 

We are seeking a Research Assistant with 2 years prior laboratory experience and a ‘can-do attitude’ to join TEVA’s growing speciality R&D antibody discovery program in Sydney, Australia. In this role, you will be developing therapeutic antibodies in state-of-the-art facilities within the Immunology portfolio. 

As part of the Immunology pre-clinical pharmacology team, you would be involved in providing pre-clinical in vitro pharmacology data that supports all stages of a preclinical drug development package. This will involve working collaboratively across multi-functional teams including antibody lead generation and protein sciences to support: lead selection; early-stage proof of concept studies; high quality pre-clinical in vitro and ex vivo pharmacology, including mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and biomarker evaluation.

This is a permanent, hands-on laboratory-based role, suiting a candidate with a technical mindset and an interest in therapeutic antibody R&D. Specifically the activities will include conducting experiments to support functional characterisation and selection of therapeutic antibodies. 
 

• 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

Desirable

• 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 

Please submit your CV and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria outlining relative keys skills and experience in relation to this role. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.