Research Scientist - In vivo Pharmacology
- Company
- CSL - Australia
- Location
- Victoria, AU
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Monday, 3 October 2022
- Closes
- Monday, 24 October 2022
- Ref
- R-186125
- Discipline
- R & D , Scientific
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Experience Level
- Experienced (non-manager)
The Opportunity
CSL is hiring a Research Scientist to join the In vivo Pharmacology group on a 12 month fixed-term contract. The In vivo Pharmacology Group is responsible for evaluating and understanding the mechanism of action of protein-based therapeutics in animal models of disease.
Reporting to the Head of In vivo Pharmacology within Research, you will oversee aspects of the Cardiovascular & Metabolism pre-clinical in vivo programs. You will also evaluate, establish, develop, conduct, and supervising animal models of cardiovascular or metabolic disease for conducting proof-of-concept and proof-of-mechanism studies.
You will work directly with a small team of research scientists and with an extended team across different areas within CSL, and will develop and manage relevant external collaborations.
Your Main Responsibilities:
Your Skills and Experience:
Apply now to join a purpose-driven, values-based company committed to protecting public health!
Applications must address the selection criteria above and include a current CV and covering letter.
Applications close on 23 October 2022
Our Benefits
We encourage you to make your well-being a priority. It's important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.
About CSL
CSL is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of life-saving medicines, including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies, as well as vaccines to prevent influenza. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives through innovation. Learn more about CSL .
We want CSL to reflect the world around us
As a global organisation with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at CSL.
Do work that matters at CSL!
CSL is hiring a Research Scientist to join the In vivo Pharmacology group on a 12 month fixed-term contract. The In vivo Pharmacology Group is responsible for evaluating and understanding the mechanism of action of protein-based therapeutics in animal models of disease.
Reporting to the Head of In vivo Pharmacology within Research, you will oversee aspects of the Cardiovascular & Metabolism pre-clinical in vivo programs. You will also evaluate, establish, develop, conduct, and supervising animal models of cardiovascular or metabolic disease for conducting proof-of-concept and proof-of-mechanism studies.
You will work directly with a small team of research scientists and with an extended team across different areas within CSL, and will develop and manage relevant external collaborations.
Your Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee and conduct proof-of-concept in vivo studies to create data packages to help develop selected drug candidates;
- Oversee and conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments to understand the mechanism of action of selected drug candidates;
- Contribute to the development of novel approaches to treat Cardiovascular & Metabolic diseases;
- Ensure laboratory practices and animal ethics submissions meet required deadlines and comply with all relevant regulations;
- Remain current on the competitor landscape and other general aspects in the field of Cardiovascular & Metabolism;
- Contribute to the identification of external experts in Cardiovascular & Metabolism for establishing new collaborative opportunities;
- Manage relevant external collaborations;
- Supervise and train junior staff in the above activities.
Your Skills and Experience:
- PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. cardiovascular medicine, physiology, pharmacology, cell biology, etc) and up to eight years post-doctoral experience working in animal models of cardiovascular or metabolic diseases;
- Broad expertise and skills related to the establishment and use of cardiovascular or metabolic animal models of disease;
- Experience developing, breeding, maintaining and using mouse strains for disease models;
- Prior experience with submission of animal ethics applications;
- Experience with in vitro assays such as histology, imaging, flow cytometry or ELISAs;
- Ability in assay design, data analysis, and statistical analyses;
Apply now to join a purpose-driven, values-based company committed to protecting public health!
Applications must address the selection criteria above and include a current CV and covering letter.
Applications close on 23 October 2022
Our Benefits
We encourage you to make your well-being a priority. It's important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.
About CSL
CSL is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of life-saving medicines, including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies, as well as vaccines to prevent influenza. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives through innovation. Learn more about CSL .
We want CSL to reflect the world around us
As a global organisation with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at CSL.
Do work that matters at CSL!