Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our Biotherapeutics Development group. The successful candidate will contribute to research activities developing biotherapeutics with a goal towards clinical applications and commercialisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Characterise and evaluate monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), its antigen target and mechanism of action needed for a pre-clinical dossier
- Contribute to therapeutics development pipeline through hit and lead identification
- Conduct in vivo studies, such as immunisations and tumour xenograft models
- Work in project teams with internal and external collaborators
- Contribute to mentorship of students and interns
- Prepare presentation slides, reports, technology disclosures, grant proposals
- Maintain accurate and timely experimental records
- Support routine lab operations, including procurement, equipment maintenance, lab safety compliance, and general housekeeping
Job Requirements
- A PhD degree in Biomedical Science, Cancer Science, Immunology, or relevant disciplines
- Familiar with the requirements needed for selection of potential lead and hit candidates
- A strong interest in the translational and applied aspects of research, including collaborations with industry partners.
- Practical experience in cellular and molecular biology (such as cell culture, flow cytometry, western blot, ELISA, immunoprecipitation, mammalian cell transfection, immunohistochemistry, bioassays, and data analysis) and in vivo studies
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team
