Job Description
The Opportunity:
Established over a century ago, CSL comprises businesses with long standing, specialised expertise delivering a healthier today and better tomorrow for patients and people everywhere. CSL Behring is a global biotech leader with a broad range of biotherapies for rare and serious diseases including bleeding disorders and immunodeficiencies.
An opportunity is available to join our Global Pathogen Safety team as a Scientist in the Cells, Virus & Compliance pillar (CVC) at Broadmeadows.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Scientist, CVC Virus Assay Development and Production, you will
- Participate in new virus assay development and continuous improvement of virus production, concentration and purification
- Participate in performing studies using blood borne human pathogens and model viruses.
- Work in Department of Agriculture Biosecurity certified quarantine containment level 2 & 3 laboratories.
- Participate with the implementation and validation of automation platforms within the department
- Assist in the implementation of Pathogen Safety strategies and objectives.
- Ensure compliance to OECD GLP and biosecurity and OGTR (where applicable)
Other Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in preparation of documentation for Facility and process including study protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Liaise with other departments e.g., Regulatory, QC, Production as required.
- Contribute to the development of new procedures and systems.
- Assist in solving routine Pathogen Safety issues.
- Ensure all work is done in a compliant and safe manner
Skills and Experience Required:
- Tertiary qualification/degree in an appropriate scientific discipline with at least 1 year of relevant industry experience
- Established knowledge and work experience with cell culture, virology, machine-learning based image analysis, assay development and validation or another related specialized discipline
- Understanding of the principles of GLP, Australian Biosecurity, OGTR and laboratory safety
- Experience with automated classification of brightfield cytopathic effects, virus production and virus purification will be highly regarded
How to Apply:
Applications must address the selection criteria above and include a current CV and
covering letter.
Applications close 9 July 2023
About Us
Our Benefits
We encourage you to make your well-being a priority. It’s important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.
About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.
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