Research Assistant Discovery Biology

Who we are

Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world's largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients, and we have built a promising pipeline centred on our core therapeutic areas.

We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our specialty and generic medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth.

The opportunity

Join us in shaping the future of biologics. 

We're looking for a passionate and driven Research Assistant to join a collaborative and innovative scientific team at the forefront of therapeutic antibody discovery. As a Research Assistant in Discovery Biology, you will contribute to early-stage drug development projects, supporting target validation, mechanism of action studies, and pharmacological testing. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with foundational laboratory experience to develop advanced skills in a dynamic R&D environment.

This is a hands-on, lab-based role where your work will directly contribute to advancing life-changing treatments.

How you'll spend your day

As a key member of our Discovery Biology – New Targets team, you will play a vital role in early-stage biologics R&D. Your responsibilities will include:

•    Conduct hands-on laboratory research to support therapeutic antibody discovery and validation

•    Perform cell biology techniques, including developing functional assays with reporter cell lines and primary cells

•    Culture mammalian cells (adherent and suspension), handling maintenance, expansion, and cryopreservation under sterile conditions

•    Execute phenotypic and functional cell analyses (e.g., flow cytometry, phosphorylation assays, calcium flux)

•    Apply molecular and protein biology methods, such as DNA handling, protein expression, and purification

•    Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project and site objectives

•    Summarize and present experimental data to senior scientists and management 

•    Manage laboratory resources, including reagent inventories and supply chains 

•    Document experimental work in electronic lab notebooks and present findings to stakeholders 

•    Uphold compliance with health, safety, PC2, gene technology, and company policies  

•    Support general laboratory operations and contribute to a positive team environment

Your experience and qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree (with honours) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field 

•    Experience with mammalian cell culture (cell lines and/or primary cells) 

•    Familiarity with cell-based analytical assays using techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA (AlphaLISA, MSD or equivalent) and functional cell-based assays (e.g. proliferation, cytokine stimulation, fluorescent reporter systems)

•    Familiarity with fundamental pharmacology, including dose-response analysis and basic statistical methods 

•    Knowledge of molecular and protein biology techniques (e.g., transfection, protein expression and purification) is advantageous 

•    Experience in immunology, cell biology, or pharmacology is highly regarded
Personal Characteristics

•    Eagerness to learn and proactively acquire new skills 

•    Strong team orientation and collaborative approach

•    Adaptable and enthusiastic, with a problem-solving mindset

•    Effective written and verbal communication skills 

•    Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management abilities

Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals

Please submit your CV and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria outlining relative keys skills and experience in relation to this role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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