About Aegros
Aegros is Latin for ‘Patient’. We chose this name because it speaks to our focus on the patient. Every day we strive to place the patient first by providing therapeutic plasma products they would not otherwise be able to access.
At Aegros we believe access to life saving therapeutic plasma drugs is a human right and not a privilege. In a nutshell our mission is to put the patients first through innovation.
Over 30 years we have developed our HaemaFrac™ process which enables countries to turn human plasma they collected into lifesaving drug products.
It's no secret that Aegros is expanding rapidly! An exciting newly created opportunity has arisen for a Senior R&D Scientist within our Protein Chemistry team. In this role you, will play a key role in our company’s mission to deliver high quality, innovative human plasma-derived therapeutics.
Reporting to the Head of R&D- Protein Chemistry, you will develop novel processes and analytics/bioanalytics to support these programs, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to generate high-quality data that will contribute to the advancement of our pipeline.
- Writing relevant experimental plans, executing experiments draft and experimental reports for release and/or approval
- Presenting results and experimental ideas in a clear and concise manner to R&D and other cross-functional teams
- Performing method development for protein molecules in complex biological matrices, including qualification of developed assays
- Providing training on qualified methods to QC and other R&D scientists
- Managing and maintaining R&D consumable and reagent stock levels and ensuring they are stored appropriately
- Ensuring all laboratory work is at a GLP level and all information is captured in relevant databases (experimental and sample databases) and approved laboratory notebooks
- Suggesting and delivering novel experimental concepts, process enhancements and techniques to the R&D team, while fostering continuous improvement and building upon existing practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and enable stronger regulatory compliance
- Conducting comprehensive literature searches to support new R&D projects and manufacturing process developments
- Writing and revising Test Methods, Work Instructions, Test Records and SOPs and contributing to writing of publications where required
- Managing laboratory and day to day tasks of junior scientists and report to the Head of R&D
- Reporting safety issues, deviations, and problems within one day
- Providing support to QC staff when required
- Engaging in training to build upon current knowledge and sharing insights with the R&D team.
You will bring...
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field would be highly regarded but not essential
- Prior experience in bio/pharma research and development, large-scale bioprocessing techniques such as biological separations, biological assay development, product development, especially in a regulated field is highly desirable
- Experience in bioanalytical techniques (for quantitation and characterisation of biomolecules, especially proteins) such as HPLC, LCMS, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Isoelectric Focusing (IEF) and Western blotting is required
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate efforts with external collaborators
- Experience and understanding and of quality systems, especially in a cGMP environment
- Experience in project management and delivery
- Demonstrated ability and agility to rapidly pick up and use new technologies
- Computer literacy, including standard Microsoft applications and statistical analysis is essential
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA or TGA) is beneficial
- Working experience with big datasets, process modelling, programming and/or data visualisation will be highly regarded
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- A team player.
Here’s what we can offer you…
- An environment which allows the individual to grow alongside the company
- A role that provides the bandwidth to explore innovative solutions while keeping patients at the centre of everything we do
- The chance to work with global industry experts in an organisation where success will be defined not just on successful delivery of goals but on how they were achieved
- A multicultural environment where every voice is heard
- Competitive remuneration package which includes an annual Bonus + Employee Share Options
- Close to public transport
Interested? Apply today...!!!!
