The Opportunity

CSL has a 12 month fixed-term opportunity available for an experienced and qualified Scientist to join the Bioassay and Cell & Gene Analytics Group at CSL in Parkville. This is an exciting opportunity for an energized professional with experience providing and applying well-developed scientific and technical capability for Bioassay and Cell and Gene methodologies.

Reporting to the Senior Scientist, Bioassay and Cell & Gene Analytics Group, you develop and implement analytical methods to support CSL's cell and gene therapy platform. Additionally, you will evaluate and develop bioassay methods from principles for characterisation and product release of R&D developed material.

The Role

• Implement proof of concept studies with cell lines to support cell and gene therapy platform
• Qualify and Validate developed assays according to appropriate guidelines
• Perform routine assays to support process development activities
• Trouble shoot assay methods
• Maintain laboratory quality systems and records of analytical results
• Perform release tests, where required, and report results into database systems
• Play a role in the Technical Transfer of methods in and out of the department
• Implement and support quality systems within Bioanalytical Sciences, and ensure department compliance with all GSP, GMP, OGTR and PC2 standards

• Provide analytical support for R&D projects during development support of stability trials
• Perform these assays as a service to our clients and report results

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary degree including Honours (or equivalent), in a scientific/medical/(bio)pharmaceutical discipline
• Higher postgraduate qualification, e.g., PhD will be well regarded
• Experience in multi-colour Flow cytometry and cell culture of primary human cells
• Experience handling human stem cells and knowledge of cell differentiation assays
• Good knowledge of cell biology
• Experience in high through-put assays
• At least three years laboratory experience in biopharmaceuticals or equivalent related experience in industry and/or academic environment
• Understanding of GSP/GMP regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical drug development (GSP Good Scientific Practice, GMP Good Scientific Practice).
• Experience in writing SOPs, Forms, Scientific/Validation protocols and reports

To Apply:

Applications must address the selection criteria above and include a current CV and covering letter.

Applications Close 6th February, 2022

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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