Teva Research Assistant B-Cell 

Australia, Western Australia 

629983470

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

This is a hands-on laboratory-based role within the lead generation team including the following capabilities and responsibilities:

• Expression and screening of antibodies
  • Mammalian 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 screening
  • Preparation 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.

• 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
  

• 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.
  

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