Associate Scientist

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist to join our Clinical Bioanalysis and Biomarkers team in Melbourne. In this laboratory-based role, you will contribute to the development, validation and conduct of compliant bioassays, including PK, ADA, biomarker and flow cytometry assays. Your work will generate critical scientific data supporting the progression of CSL’s clinical development portfolio.

Working within a collaborative, cross-functional environment, you will apply your scientific expertise to deliver high-quality assays and data while maintaining strong scientific and regulatory standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Scientist/Team Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct assay development, validation and sample analysis.
• Troubleshoot assays and inform on next steps during the assay development phase
• Analyse experimental data using established workflows and prepare relevant SOPs.
• Support the progression of projects from concept through to clinical development.
• Apply best practice in experimental design, data analysis and laboratory compliance, including OECD GLP and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Communicate scientific results clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders.
• Support internal and external research activities, including wet-lab due diligence activities.
• Evaluate emerging scientific trends and technologies and support the integration of novel approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional CSL R&D teams, academic institutions, industry experts and external collaborators to support project progression and effective risk management.
• Your Skills and Experience

Your Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Immunology, Biochemistry or a related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ laboratory experience with training in a relevant technical discipline such as cellular biology or analytical sciences.
• Expertise in the design, generation and optimisation of laboratory assays for the analysis of molecular therapeutics.
• Strong technical skills cross ligand-binding platforms, analysis softwares, ELN and AI
• Strong scientific problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent record keeping and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• The ability to work independently with general supervision while collaborating effectively within a matrix and team environment.

If you want to work where science is changing lives, apply now.