Job Description

Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading scientists andclinicians, collaboratinglocally and globally, to advance our understanding of disease, particularlycancer,autoimmunityand genetic disorders. Garvan is a global leader in fundamental biomedical research and its translation. Our mission is to make discoveries that will improve health for all.

Building on our scientific strengths in genomics,cancerand immunology, enabled bycutting-edgetechnology and world-class facilities, and the support of our passionate Garvan family, ourresearchersand professional staff, we will drive more of our discoveries to clinical and societal impact.

At Garvan, we see a future where all diseases can be prevented,treatedor cured. Everyone is touched by disease. Our discoveries today will lead to better health tomorrow.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We areseekingan experienced and motivated Senior Research Officer or Research Officer tocontribute to the development of next-generation protein therapeutics. This role is at the forefront ofidentifyingand characterising lead candidates for therapeutic development. The incumbent will serve as an expert in binding assays across multiple therapeutic and research programs.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the end-to-end development of innovative biologics—from ideation through clinical translation—within the newly established biologics platform embedded in a leading healthcare hub. This environment offers unparalleled resources and collaborative advantages to accelerate translational medicine and bring next-generation therapeutics to patients.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with internal and external partners, including CROs.

Salary:Up to$117,400(depending on experience)+ 14% super + salary packaging

Employment Type:2yearfixed-term contract with possibility to extend

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

• Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)

• Ample opportunitiesfor on-going training and development

• Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment

• Flexible work arrangementse.g. start / finish times

• 18 weeks paid parental leavefor both parents including paid superannuation

• A range ofadditionalleave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, communityserviceand study leave

• Discounted Health Insurance

• Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Under the guidance of senior staff, the successful candidate will

Strategic Design & Leadership

• Partner with Biologics and Development platforms to define project strategies, timelines, and deliverables.

• Identifyopportunity for and develop binding assays asrequiredto supportvarious therapeuticand research projects from early stage to preclinical development

• Stay up to date on innovative technologies to support the platform

• Mentor junior scientists in experimental design, execution, and data interpretation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct binding assays using SPR, BLI, ELISA, and flow cytometry asrequired

• Design, develop and optimise binding assays asrequired(e.g. HTP binder screens, competition assays etc.)

• Analysis and reporting of binding datain a timely mannerto guide project timelines in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintenance of related equipment and consumables

• Training of junior staff and peers in methods investigating protein-protein binding

Additionalcriteria:

• Understanding of other laboratory workflows to assess and troubleshoot reagentquality

• Understanding of therapeutics development pipeline

• Mentoring of junior staff

• Critical thinking, problemsolvingand strong interpersonal skills

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners including CROs.

• Communicate scientific findings clearly to both technical and non-technicalaudiences.

Innovation

• Stay current with relevant literature to inform internal decision-making andidentifyopportunities for capability growth.

• Drive adoption ofcutting-edgetechnologies in protein interaction analyses

• Contribute to intellectual property development and scientific publications.

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:

Education:

• Ph.D. in Protein Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.

Senior Research Scientist:

• 5+ years of relevant experience

• Extensive experience in binding assessments using high throughput SPR and/or BLI assays.

• Demonstrated experience in binding assay development and troubleshooting.

• Proven experience mentoring junior staff and stakeholder management.

Research Scientist:

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in binding assessments using either SPR and/or BLI

Attributes

• High integrity and accountability.

• Strong communicationand documentation skills.

• Respectful stakeholder engagement.

• Highly collaborative andstrong teamplayer who can also work independently.

• Creative problem-solving and adaptability.

• Commitment to health and safety practices.

• Rolemodel for junior staff including students and stakeholders.

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Researchis an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI)in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regardedMRI’s

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries toimpactand our enduring purpose is toimpacthuman health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

Weseekto see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’,not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, pleasesubmityour application with a CV and cover letter as one document,statingwhy you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you thinkyou’rethe right person for this role,we’dlove to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.