Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist

About Abinitio – Pharma

Ab Initio provides innovators across Australia and globally with a flexible platform to rapidly translate bench-top discoveries to clinical trial products.

With Headquarters conveniently located at the Professor Marie Bashir Centre in Camperdown, Sydney, our facility is purpose-built and equipped with state-of-the-art technologies for pharmaceutical product R&D, research & development, as well as in vitro testings of formulation, device, and packaging. Our company specializes in taking a lead compound or idea to the final product ready for clinical trials and helping solve pharmaceutical problems.

You will work alongside leading researchers in our state-of-the-art facilities engaging in important translational therapeutic research. We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to our endeavours.

We believe in two-way and open development communications. Managers meet with their team members regularly to identify areas of development and opportunities for increasing the scope of your role or by taking on new projects. Ongoing development objectives are set to ensure you are supported in achieving your full potential.

The Opportunity

This position involves working in a fast-paced environment and will be suitable for an individual who prides themselves on the level of accuracy in their work, the ability to follow protocols and has a strong focus on meeting dateline. You must be self-motivated and organised and is able to handle multiple projects at one time.

You will be working under lead scientists who will be overseeing both commercial and academic projects.

You will work as part of an experienced and dedicated team with exposure to a wide diversity of work.

To be considered for the role you will need to possess the following:

This position involves working in a fast-paced environment and will be suitable for an individual who prides themselves on the level of accuracy in their work, the ability to follow protocol and has a strong focus on meeting dateline. You must be self-motivated and organised and is able to handle multiple projects at one time.

You will be working under lead scientists who will be overseeing both commercial and academic projects.

You will work as part of an experienced and dedicated team with exposure to a wide diversity of work.

To be considered for the role you will need to possess the following:

The successful applicants will be responsible for working independently and as part of larger research group and perform research in the area of drug delivery (with a focus on respiratory) under PC2 and/or GMP conditions. The candidates will be expected to:

• Undertake research activities with limited day-to-day supervision, as part of a team.
• Develop technical expertise within the research group.
• Contribute to and/or be responsible for administrative duties associated with research, the work of the Team
• Be responsible for performing a wide range of physico-chemical and biology assays including, but not limited to, HPLC, Thermo analysis techniques, Elisa etc
• This position is a fixed term 12-month appointment, with possible renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply for this opportunity.

Your responsibility but not limited to

• A Master or Laboratory qualification (TAFE) in medical science, biotechnology or related field.
• Ability to conduct research with minimal supervision and demonstrate a level of independence and teamwork, responsibility and/or management as well as supervisory skills.
• Discretion to innovate within own function and take responsibility for outcomes; design, develop and test protocols; analyse and report experimental data.
• Ability to set priorities and monitor work flows and systems within area of responsibility.
• Excellent communication, database management, computer literacy and analytical skills with precise laboratory data management.

The successful applicant will be provided with a competitive remuneration package in accordance with qualifications and experience.

To apply please email your CV & Cover letter to