Research Assistant Contract - Antibodies Generation jobs at Teva in Australia

This is a hands-on, lab-based role where your work will directly contribute to advancing life-changing treatments.

As a key member of our Discovery Biology – New Targets team, you will play a vital role in early-stage biologics R&D. Your responsibilities will include:• Conduct hands-on laboratory research to support therapeutic antibody discovery and validation
• Perform cell biology techniques, including developing functional assays with reporter cell lines and primary cells
• Culture mammalian cells (adherent and suspension), handling maintenance, expansion, and cryopreservation under sterile conditions
• Execute phenotypic and functional cell analyses (e.g., flow cytometry, phosphorylation assays, calcium flux)
• Apply molecular and protein biology methods, such as DNA handling, protein expression, and purification
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project and site objectives
• Summarize and present experimental data to senior scientists and management
• Manage laboratory resources, including reagent inventories and supply chains
• Document experimental work in electronic lab notebooks and present findings to stakeholders
• Uphold compliance with health, safety, PC2, gene technology, and company policies
• Support general laboratory operations and contribute to a positive team environment

• Bachelor’s degree (with honours) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field
• Experience with mammalian cell culture (cell lines and/or primary cells)
• Familiarity with cell-based analytical assays using techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA (AlphaLISA, MSD or equivalent) and functional cell-based assays (e.g. proliferation, cytokine stimulation, fluorescent reporter systems)
• Familiarity with fundamental pharmacology, including dose-response analysis and basic statistical methods
• Knowledge of molecular and protein biology techniques (e.g., transfection, protein expression and purification) is advantageous
• Experience in immunology, cell biology, or pharmacology is highly regarded
Personal Characteristics
• Eagerness to learn and proactively acquire new skills
• Strong team orientation and collaborative approach
• Adaptable and enthusiastic, with a problem-solving mindset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management abilities

This is a fixed-term, maternity cover position until 30.6.2026. The successful candidate will conduct molecular biology, cell culture, antibody expression and purification, characterization and binding studies to enable the research and development of therapeutic biologics. The role will also require working closely with cross-functional teams.

Conduct research and development (planning, execution and interpretation) on novel therapeutic antibody projects. Focus on protein production, screening and characterising antibodies. This is a lab based role which includes:

• General molecular biology and DNA preparation
• Protein expression, purification and characterisation
• Applying techniques such as mammalian cell culture, SPR, ELISAs, HPLC, FPLC
• Analytical method development
• Implementing high throughput antibody purification and characterization workflows to support antibody hit identification and optimization
• Providing regular updates through presentations, and maintaining experimental records in a timely manner through the use of electronic lab notebooks
• Training of junior staff members as required
• Compliance with all employee health and safety guidelines including adherence to TEVA policies and procedures
• General duties as required, e.g. procurement, instrument custodianship and corporate citizenship

• Bachelor’s Degree with honours in molecular biology, biochemistry or related discipline. Previous experience in industry-based R&D will be highly regarded
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, protein purification by liquid chromatography and analytical characterization methods
• Excellent ability to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple projects and deliver according to timelines

Personal Characteristics:

• Open and collaborative approach to problem solving and managing conflicts
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• An active interest in therapeutic drug discovery and development
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with larger team
• Be proactive in taking on new assignments
• Be well organised and able to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously while working within a team
• Attention to detail
• High level of integrity
• A commitment to continuous learning and development

• 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

Associate Director – Antibody Generation

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In this role, you will plan and conduct cell culture experiments, perform protein purification, and conduct biophysical characterization of proteins to enable research and development of novel biologic therapeutics.

• Assist in the design, planning, and execution of research projects focused on protein science.
• Generating and characterizing proteins including the following responsibilities: General molecular biology, and DNA preparation.
• Mammalian cell culture for recombinant protein expression.
• Lab scale method development for antibody and target protein purification.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret experimental data, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, protocols, and results.
• Collaborate with senior researchers and cross-functional teams to support ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports, publications, and presentations.
• Stay current with the latest scientific advancements and techniques in protein science.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory, ensuring a clean and organized work environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life sciences with an honour’s degree
• Experience in protein analysis and characterization techniques
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, protein purification by liquid chromatography and analytical characterization methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in using laboratory instruments and software for data analysis
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Work with a motivated team of scientists in state-of-the-art laboratories
• Generous leave, health, and wellbeing benefits
• 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

Senior Research Scientist

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