Drug Development Specialist

Exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic researcher with an interest in drug development to work with a dedicated team of scientists at the Dementia Research Centre.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong eye for detail and a consummate team player who has a keen interest in making a lasting impact in therapeutic development for neurodegenerative diseases to contribute to research seeking to build new therapeutic agents to combat Alzheimer's Disease.

The successful applicant will provide experimental, technical and administrative support on a range of research activities including assay development, in vitro drug screening, cell culture and microscopy analysis.

About You

You are a meticulous individual who takes initiative when completing assigned research project tasks and exercise rational judgement and decision-making skills to troubleshoot experimental issues.

With experience in cell culture, in vitro assays, and drug testing, you will enjoy working both independently and as part of a team and will be able and actively participate in group analysis work.

About Us

Our University is a place where extraordinary new possibilities come to light. We've helped people to hear, introduced wireless internet technology to the world and broken through traditional boundaries by appointing Australia's first female vice-chancellor.

Our Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences builds on our aspiration to have the nation's first fully integrated Academic Health Sciences Centre under a university's leadership. It brings together the excellent work of medical and allied-health clinicians and researchers across the University and around the country, with unparalleled access to world-leading clinical resources and research facilities found only on our campus.

Research Opportunities

Within our Faculty, the Dementia Research Centre provides an environment for innovative, interdisciplinary research for dementia and basic neuroscience. The centre is committed to providing a unique and supportive mentoring program to allow the growth of future leaders for neuroscience research.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your cv and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

• Bachelor's degree with honours or masters equivalent (or higher) in medical science, neuroscience, biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Lab administration and experimental planning.
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as cell culture, high throughput assay screening, immunocytochemistry, protein extraction, and Western blotting.
• Experience with working in a research laboratory and a thorough understanding of laboratory health and safety practices and principles.
• Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated capacity to meet tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organisational skills to assist in the preparation of research data.
• Highly motivated and driven individual who can work well independently, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative when completing assigned research project tasks and exercise rational judgement and decision-making skills to troubleshoot experimental issues.
• Strong service and quality focus ensuring high levels of accuracy when completing tasks.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with pre-clinical drug development and evaluation.
• Experience in drug development R&D in the private and / or public sector.