Research OfficerSenior Research Officer – Protein interactions
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Job Summary
Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading scientists andclinicianscollaboratinglocally and globally to advance our understanding of disease particularlycancerautoimmunityand genetic disorders. Garvan is a global leader in fundamental biomedical research and its translation. Our mission is to make discoveries that will improve health for all.
Building on our scientific strengths in genomicscancerand immunology enabled bycutting-edgetechnology and world-class facilities and the support of our passionate Garvan family ourresearchersand professional staff we will drive more of our discoveries to clinical and societal impact.
At Garvan we see a future where all diseases can be preventedtreatedor cured. Everyone is touched by disease. Our discoveries today will lead to better health tomorrow.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We areseekingan experienced and motivated Senior Research Officer or Research Officer tocontribute to the development of next-generation protein therapeutics. This role is at the forefront ofidentifyingand characterising lead candidates for therapeutic development. The incumbent will serve as an expert in binding assays across multiple therapeutic and research programs.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the end-to-end development of innovative biologicsfrom ideation through clinical translationwithin the newly established biologics platform embedded in a leading healthcare hub. This environment offers unparalleled resources and collaborative advantages to accelerate translational medicine and bring next-generation therapeutics to patients.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams mentor junior scientists and collaborate with internal and external partners including CROs.
Salary:Up to$117400(depending on experience) 14% super salary packaging
Employment Type:2yearfixed-term contract with possibility to extend
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS
Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15900 general expenses $2650 meals/accom)
Ample opportunitiesfor on-going training and development
Stimulating diverse and highly international research environment
Flexible work arrangementse.g. start / finish times
18 weeks paid parental leavefor both parents including paid superannuation
A range ofadditionalleave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave conference leave communityserviceand study leave
Discounted Health Insurance
Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Under the guidance of senior staff the successful candidate will:
Strategic Design & Leadership
Partner with Biologics and Development platforms to define project strategies timelines and deliverables.
Identifyopportunity for and develop binding assays asto supportvarioustherapeuticand research projects from early stage to preclinical development
Stay up to date on innovative technologies to support the platform
Mentor junior scientists in experimental design execution and data interpretation.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct binding assays using SPR BLI ELISA and flow cytometry as.
Design develop and optimise binding assays as(e.g. HTP binder screens competition assays etc.)
Analysis and reporting of binding datain a timely mannerto guide project timelines in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintenance of related equipment and consumables
Training of junior staff and peers in methods investigating protein-protein binding
Additionalcriteria:
Understanding of other laboratory workflows to assess and troubleshoot reagentquality
Understanding of therapeutics development pipeline
Mentoring of junior staff
Critical thinking problemsolvingand strong interpersonal skills
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners including CROs.
Communicate scientific findings clearly to both technical and non-technicalaudiences.
Innovation
Stay current with relevant literature to inform internal decision-making andidentifyopportunities for capability growth.
Drive adoption ofcutting-edgetechnologies in protein interaction analyses
Contribute to intellectual property development and scientific publications.
ABOUT YOU
The key skills and experience include:
Education:
Ph.D. in Protein Engineering Biochemistry Molecular Biology or related field.
Senior Research Scientist:
5 years of relevant experience
Extensive experience in binding assessments using high throughput SPR and/or BLI assays.
Demonstrated experience in binding assay development and troubleshooting.
Proven experience mentoring junior staff and stakeholder management.
Research Scientist:
25 years of relevant experience in binding assessments using either SPR and/or BLI
Attributes
High integrity and accountability.
Strong communicationand documentation skills.
Respectful stakeholder engagement.
Highly collaborative andstrong teamplayer who can also work independently.
Creative problem-solving and adaptability.
Commitment to health and safety practices.
Rolemodel for junior staff including students and stakeholders.
ABOUT GARVAN
Garvan Institute of Medical Researchis an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI)in Sydney delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australias largest and most highly regardedMRIs.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries toimpactand our enduring purpose is toimpacthuman health by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
Weseekto see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts not only for individual patients with rare diseases but for the many thousands affected by complex common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity diversity inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture addnot culture fit and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position pleasesubmityour application with a CV and cover letter as one documentstatingwhy you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you thinkyourethe right person for this rolewedlove to hear how your capabilities achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
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Senior IC
