Research Assistant (Contract) - Antibodies Generation

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

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.

Reports To

Associate Director – Antibody Generation

Already Working @TEVA?

If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply: Internal Career Site

The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.