Protein Scientist

1 month ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time

About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a Scientist/Senior Scientist to join a dynamic team at Proxima Bio, a spin-out company from The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. The successful applicant will drive the development of a new biologics-based technology platform, including the design, purification, and optimization of novel biologics-based therapies.

The applicant will collaborate closely with the company's cell biology and preclinical biology teams and will be responsible for design, expression, purification, and characterization of proteins, including antibodies and nanobodies. They will also be responsible for coordinating contract research organizations that will deliver key pieces of work for the company.

The successful applicant will work alongside a supportive and multi-disciplinary team and build their research program with input from Dr. Jason Brouwer (CSO), Dr. Jonathan Bernardini (CEO), and Dr. Amanda Woon (COO). Proxima Bio will be located in the Parkville precinct, partly housed in The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and partly in the new Jumar biotech incubator.

Selection Criteria

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • A PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline with expertise in protein biochemistry and e.g. Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology
  • Highly experienced with techniques including protein engineering, mammalian cell expression, and protein purification
  • Highly experienced in biophysical assays including SPR/BLI
  • Significant Biotech/industry experience and/or an excellent academic record that has led to publications

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

  • Drug discovery and development experience
  • Antibody/nanobody engineering and purification experience
  • Program management skills and experience

Terms of Appointment

This position is available for 16 months in a full-time capacity. After the 1st year of employment, there may be opportunity for further full-time employment at Proxima Bio.

Salary is commensurate with an industry role and is offered as a Research Officer Level A7-A8 ($104,744 - $108,453) or Senior Research Officer Level B1-B6 ($101,039 - $135,568) depending on experience. Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available. Employees will also be eligible for share options in the spin-out company.

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