Research Scientist, Protein Science
Sydney, Australia, 2113
We are Teva
We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
The opportunity
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Therapeutic Antibody Discovery.
We’re looking for a passionate and innovative Research Scientist, Protein Sciences to help drive the next generation of therapeutic antibody development. In this role, you’ll take ownership of cutting-edge protein design, expression, purification, and analytical workflows — helping bring life-changing therapeutics from concept to reality.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative R&D environment, partnering closely with experts across drug development. Your work will directly influence the success of therapeutic antibody discovery programs, from protein expression and purification to detailed developability assessments.
If you’re excited by scientific challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in biologics, this role is for you.
How you’ll spend your day
As a key member of the Protein Sciences team, you will:
- Lead the design and expression of recombinant proteins, with a strong emphasis on mammalian expression systems
- Perform high-quality protein purification using native and affinity-based methods
- Develop and execute advanced protein analytical workflows, including CE, chromatography (SEC, HIC, RPC, IEX) and mass spectrometry
- Design experiments to evaluate protein developability, enabling confident lead candidate selection
- Interpret, visualize, and clearly communicate experimental results with robust documentation and data integrity
- Coordinate Protein Sciences activities, proactively managing stakeholders and timelines
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and contribute to upskilling colleagues where needed
- Present scientific updates and strategic recommendations to project teams and senior leadership
- Explore and assess emerging technologies, championing continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to solve complex scientific problems in a fast-paced discovery setting
- Contribute to internal committees and foster a positive R&D culture of learning, innovation, and scientific excellence
Your experience and qualifications
Education:
- PhD (or equivalent experience) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field
Professional experience:
- Deep expertise in protein science, especially antibodies and recombinant proteins
- Hands-on experience with protein purification (native and tagged) and/or analytical methods: HIC, RP-HPLC, CEX, SEC, capillary electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry
- Experience with additional analytical modalities (DSC, DLS, SPR, ELISA) is desirable
- Strong data analysis, interpretation, and scientific communication skills
- Proven ability to adopt new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Prior industry R&D experience and knowledge of the therapeutic antibody discovery pipeline is highly regarded
Who You Are
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Communicate clearly and effectively, adapting your style for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Collaborate naturally, contributing positively to team culture and shared goals
- Are proactive, curious, and committed to continuous professional growth
- Approach scientific challenges with creativity, rigor, and a solutions-focused mindset
- Balance autonomy with teamwork, managing competing priorities without compromising quality
- Have a strong sense of ownership and a “can-do” mindset that drives progress
- Demonstrate excellent organizational and time‑management skills
How We'll Take Care of You
- Generous leave, health, and wellbeing benefits
- Commitment to ongoing personal & professional growth via a blend of learning opportunities
- 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 responding to the selection criteria outlining relative keys skills and experience in relation to this role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reports To
Senior Research Scientist, Protein Sciences
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