Biologics Production and Formulation Scientist

• Bring your expertise in production, purification or formulation of biologics
• Work within a supportive, rewarding, and collaborative team environment
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science Agency

Many of CSIRO's innovations were once considered impossible. Fast WiFi, Aerogard insect repellent and the plastic Australian banknote, to name a few. Until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. We’re recruiting inventors, innovators and change makers. Join Team CSIRO and help make the impossible possible.

CSIRO’s Biomedical Manufacturing (BMM) Program harnesses, develops, and deploys leading edge science and technology for advanced manufacturing of new-generation pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, vaccines, and biotherapeutics. This program is enabling medical providers in Australia and around the globe to better prevent, detect and treat a wide range of disease conditions, as well as enhancing the health and wellbeing of all Australians. There is an opportunity for an experienced Biologics Production and Formulation Scientist  to join this cutting-edge and collaborative team.

Reporting to the Biologics Purification Team leader, in this role you will closely collaborate with clients to enable translation of the client’s research to the clinic. You will build and maintain networks, play a lead role in securing project funds through developing and costing research proposals for clients, provide scientific leadership and pursue new ideas and approaches that create new concepts. You will apply your knowledge and expertise of biologics (including viruses, virus-like particles, mRNA, vaccine antigens, protein complexes or monoclonal antibodies) to develop processes for their production, purification and formulation that are aligned with modern GMP manufacture.

This is an exciting opportunity for be a part of the Biologics R&D group and join a world leading scientific team working at the forefront of pharmaceutical, diagnostic and biotherapeutic research and development. If you have experience in production, purification or formulation of biologics development then  apply now! Please note that we had recently published this job and received overwhelming response from applicants. However, the scope of the role has changed due to change in business priorities. Applicants who have previously applied for this position, you need not re-apply as we have your application saved against this position and we shall revisit the talent pool.