Description
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
This is a fixed-term, maternity cover position until 30.6.2026. The successful candidate will conduct molecular biology, cell culture, antibody expression and purification, characterization and binding studies to enable the research and development of therapeutic biologics. The role will also require working closely with cross-functional teams.
How you'll spend your day
Conduct research and development (planning, execution and interpretation) on novel therapeutic antibody projects. Focus on protein production, screening and characterising antibodies. This is a lab based role which includes:
General molecular biology and DNA preparation
Protein expression, purification and characterisation
Applying techniques such as mammalian cell culture, SPR, ELISAs, HPLC, FPLC
Analytical method development
Implementing high throughput antibody purification and characterization workflows to support antibody hit identification and optimization
Providing regular updates through presentations, and maintaining experimental records in a timely manner through the use of electronic lab notebooks
Training of junior staff members as required
Compliance with all employee health and safety guidelines including adherence to TEVA policies and procedures
General duties as required, e.g. procurement, instrument custodianship and corporate citizenship
Your experience and qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with honours in molecular biology, biochemistry or related discipline. Previous experience in industry-based R&D will be highly regarded
Experience in mammalian cell culture, protein purification by liquid chromatography and analytical characterization methods
Excellent ability to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple projects and deliver according to timelines
Personal Characteristics:
Open and collaborative approach to problem solving and managing conflicts
Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
An active interest in therapeutic drug discovery and development
Ability to work independently and collaborate with larger team
Be proactive in taking on new assignments
Be well organised and able to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously while working within a team
Attention to detail
High level of integrity
A commitment to continuous learning and development
Enjoy a more rewarding choice
Generous leave, health, and wellbeing benefits
Commitment to ongoing personal & professional growth via a blend of learning opportunities
Parking available at our Macquarie Park site
Opportunity to join a leading global organisation with a network of 37,000 employees operating in 60 markets, with 25 R&D sites
Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals
Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
