Garvan Institute of Medical Research is seeking an experienced Senior Research Officer or Research Officer to contribute to the development of next-generation protein therapeutics. The role involves working at the forefront of identifying and characterising lead candidates for therapeutic development, and serving as an expert in binding assays across multiple therapeutic and research programs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Protein Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience for Senior Research Scientist position
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in binding assessments using either SPR and/or BLI for Research Scientist position
- 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
- High integrity and accountability
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Respectful stakeholder engagement
- Highly collaborative and strong team player who can also work independently
- Creative problem-solving and adaptability
- Commitment to health and safety practices
- Role model for junior staff including students and stakeholders
Benefits
- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
- Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
