The opportunity We are seeking a research assistant to join TEVA's growing speciality R&D, antibody discovery program in Sydney, Australia.
You will conduct R&D on therapeutic antibody discovery projects with a focus on single B cell screening workflows by employing antibody expression, characterisation, and purification techniques
How you'll spend your day Expression and screening of antibodiesMammalian cell expression and purification of recombinant antibodies Antibody screening using Flow Cytometry, Surface Plasmon Resonance and ELISA Antibody characterisation by chromatographic methods Development of assays for single cell screening platforms Generation of reagents for immunisation and screeningPreparation and purification of DNA General tissue culture and maintenance of mammalian cell lines Isolate mouse B cells using cell sorting, including B cell staining and data analysis. Conduct single B cell screens, export, and transfer hits for sequencing. Work hand in hand with other teams including cell-based assays, protein science to ensure project goals and timelines are met. Provide regular updates in the form of presentations. Compliance with all employee health and safety, PC2 and gene technology guidelines including adherence to TEVA policies and procedures. Corporate citizenship, including serving on in-house committees. Continuous development learning new skills and support R&D organization with other tasks when needed. Your experience and qualifications A Bachelor in life sciences with a relevant Honours or Master's degree In depth knowledge of recombinant protein expression, purification and performing quality assessments required. High level of proficiency and experience in Flow Cytometry Strong experience in mammalian cell culture techniques Previous experience with SPR techniques and/or ELISA will be highly regarded. Additional knowledge of molecular biology techniques will be advantageous. Excellent attention to detail, good communication, documentation skills and ability to multi-task Keen interest in learning new technology and an imagination for practical application will be highly valued. Excellent ability to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple projects and deliver according to timelines. Team player with flexible approach to work in a dynamic work environment Enjoy a more rewarding choice 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. Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals 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
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