Senior Scientist

About the company:

• The company is a contract service provider for Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Healthcare Organizations
• Located in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, this organization is currently undergoing substantial growth
• Permanent role
• Attractive Salary
• ASAP Start

About the role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Scientist who is responsible for pre-project planning, laboratory-based work, data analysis and reporting, overall project leadership and client communication. Duties may include but are not limited to:
 

• Develop detailed project plans for assigned projects. Identify and resolve resource constraints with the relevant Principal Scientist or the management
• Receive and process PBMCs
• Coordinate and execute all aspects of assigned projects, including method development, SOPs and forms, qualification/validation, technical work, routine data collection, data analysis, data reporting, logistics, timelines, deliverables and resources (staff, reagents).
• Designs, plans, performs, documents, and interprets scientific experiments, including method development and validation. Supports, and at times leads, maintenance and qualification of technical equipment
• Acts as the primary scientific liaison for assigned company clients.
• Manages operational aspects in the laboratory.
• Supports bioanalytical laboratory team members to achieve their best performance
• Sign off and record training as per the QMS
• Mentors junior staff members in their area of expertise

About you:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, immunology, cellular/molecular biology, or other related area is required. Master’s degree or PhD is preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an industry setting is preferred.
• Training and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques is highly preferred.
• Experience in an ISO/NATA-accredited regulatory environment is advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in PBMC processing is highly regarded
• Experience in Sepmate is advantageous
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Methodological, thorough and good attention to detail.
• Flexibility to manage shifting demands and changing priorities, proactively looking for ways to contribute

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If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Sarah or Cathy on 9040 1630

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.