Scientist

Entity: CSL Behring

Job Category: Research Development & Sciences

Job Family: Discovery & Product Development

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Employer Reference: R-285627

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced scientist to join the Research Bioassay group, part of the Lead Discovery & Protein Engineering (LDPE) department at CSL’s Melbourne research facility. This group specializes in developing and implementing biochemical and cell-based assays for the screening of potential therapeutic candidates. The successful applicant will report to the Senior Manager of the Research Bioassay group.

In this role, you will support a variety of projects by performing in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays to measure the potency of protein-based therapeutic candidates. You will be responsible for evaluating, developing, and conducting bioassays crucial for selecting therapeutic lead candidates. Additionally, this position may involve conducting in vitro experiments within other groups, such as Antibody Technologies and Protein Engineering and Expression, within the Lead Discovery & Protein Expression department as needed. You will collaborate closely with a small team of research scientists and contribute to a broader, multidisciplinary team across various areas within CSL.

Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term (12 months), Maternity Cover

The Role

Design and conduct experiments to determine the potency of therapeutic candidates to support the lead candidate selection of protein-based therapeutics through diverse in vitro biochemical or cell-based assays

Use cellular techniques to engineer and generate stable cell lines, establish and optimise cell based-potency assays

Conduct experiments to determine off-target binding of therapeutic candidates

Use biochemical assays and cellular techniques to support activities in the Antibody Technologies and Protein Engineering and Expression groups

Prepare experimental protocols, scientific reports, and SOPs as required

Contribute to the organisation and maintenance of laboratory records

Present scientific data within your department and at team meetings

Engage with research colleagues locally and globally

Your skills and experience

A PhD in a relevant field (cell biology, cellular biochemistry, immunology) (OR) tertiary qualification with 5+ years of experience working with cell culture and assay techniques that support these areas of research

Experience with in vitro assays for screening of novel drug candidates, e.g. flow cytometry, ELISA, activity assays, cell culture, cell-based assays (reporter, proliferation, viability, and similar)

Demonstrated expertise in assay development, data interpretation, and statistical analysis, including proficiency with statistical programs (e.g. GraphPad Prism or R)

Demonstrated excellence in verbal, written, and presentation communication

Exhibited strong organisational capabilities and a capacity for supporting the day-to-day running of the laboratory

Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team, with flexibility to function in a continuously changing environment and under tight timelines.

Key Relationships (both internal and external)

Senior Manager, Research Bioassay

Senior Director, LDPE

Function heads within LDPE

Colleagues within Research Bioassay group, LDPE, CSL Melbourne Research and global research colleagues

Relevant Program Leaders and Project Managers

Closing date for Applications Wednesday 12th August 2026

Melbourne CBD based

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

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You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging