About CSL

With operations in 35+ nations and ~27,000 employees worldwide, CSL is driven to develop and deliver a broad range of lifesaving therapies to treat disorders such as hemophilia and primary immune deficiencies, and vaccines to prevent influenza. Our therapies are also used in cardiac surgery, organ transplantation and burn treatment.

CSL is the parent company of CSL Behring and Seqirus. CSL Behring is a global leader in the protein biotherapeutics industry, focused on bringing to market biotherapies used to treat serious and often rare conditions. CSL Behring operates CSL Plasma, one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma, which is used to create CSL’s therapies. Seqirus is one of the largest influenza vaccine companies in the world and is a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness and a major contributor to the prevention and control of influenza globally.

We invite you to take a look at the many career possibilities available around the globe and consider building your promising future at CSL by becoming a member of our team!

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly-motivated Scientist to join our Cell and Gene therapy process development team. You will play a key role in the development of robust cell manufacturing processes for transfer to clinical manufacturing. This will include platform development for cell-based gene therapies across different indications.

The Role

Reporting into the Senior Manager, Gene Therapy, you will be responsible for:

• Cell manufacturing process design, development and optimisation with guidance from team leadership
• Generation of accurate, reliable data to support process development
• Assisting with scale up, optimisation and tech transfer activities to the pilot scale operations group and to commercial manufacturing sites
• General laboratory housekeeping duties as assigned, and maintaining laboratories and facilities to GSP & regulatory standards.
• Ensuring high safety standards are adhered to as governed by local, state and federal regulations, laws and policies as well as CSL’s policies and directives. Ensuring compliance with OGTR guidelines.
• Sourcing and ordering required raw materials and equipment required to support experimental studies.
• Communicating ideas, plans and results succinctly in both written and oral presentation, and representing the group at meetings as required.
• Developing documents associated with process development including procedures, study protocols, reports and work books.

To be successful

We’re looking for a dynamic applicant who demonstrates the following qualifications and skills:

• A tertiary degree including Honours (or equivalent), in a scientific/medical/(bio)pharmaceutical discipline
• Higher postgraduate qualification, e.g., Masters/PhD will be well regarded
• Following lab techniques/skills would be well regarded:
  • Cell culture (primary human cells/stem cells)
  • Flow cytometry
  • Transduction including with lentiviral vectors
  • Sterile technique
• Proven ability to be independent and self-motivated, demonstrating flexibility to flourish in a fast-paced environment
• Understands new scientific concepts and ideas
• Aptitude for data science including clean data principles, statistical analysis and experimental design.
• Very good communication and networking skills. The ability to work successfully in a cross-functional, multidisciplinary and multinational team environment.

How to Apply:

Applications must address the selection criteria above and include a current CV and covering letter.

Applications close 8 August 2021

Employment screening, including criminal history, medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability