Scientist (Biomarker)

About the company/role:

• Australia’s most comprehensive laboratory services organization for therapeutic, vaccine and diagnostic development.
• They develop and conduct pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic assays across a variety of areas to support preclinical studies and clinical trials.
• Permanent full-time position
• The purpose of this role is to provide assistance in the development, validation and conduct of immunology assays to comply with relevant standards, regulatory guidelines and SOP requirements.
• Their ultra-modern facility is easily accessible by public transport and is located not far from Melbourne CBD.
• Attractive salary

Duties:

• Conducting immunological assays for research, preclinical and clinical studies
• Operating and assisting in the development and validation of biological assays, including ELISA
• Handling of clinical samples
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines
• General laboratory housekeeping
• Ordering and maintaining supplies
• Cleaning, maintenance and calibration of lab equipment

About you:

• Tertiary qualification of honours or higher in Biological Sciences or a related discipline
• 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in conducting, researching, developing and validating immunological assays – in particular ELISA
• Experience with handling clinical samples and working in a quality-controlled environment (such as ISO 17025, GLP or similar)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Benefits:

• Easily accessible central location
• Supportive, passionate and fun team
• Career progression opportunities
• Industry leading and life changing projects
• Great renumeration package

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.