Associate Scientist, Non-clinical Pharmacology

CSL; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL in Melbourne is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Nonclinical Pharmacology Group. You will design and execute in vivo, in vitro, and ex vivo studies to understand mechanisms of action of biologics, including recombinant antibodies.

You will work under the Senior Manager to generate high-quality data for drug development. You will contribute to translational research, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance with ethics and safety requirements, helping advance next-generation

Qualifications

• Honours degree (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ research experience in industry and/or academia.
• Hands-on experience with animal models, including animal handling, anaesthesia, and surgical/dissection techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-colour flow cytometry and data analysis.
• Experience performing cell-based functional assays.
• Experience with ELISA and/or enzyme activity assays.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of in vivo animal model studies to evaluate potential therapeutic candidates.
• Conduct in vitro and ex vivo experiments to investigate mechanisms of action and biological activity.
• Develop and perform multi-colour flow cytometry assays and analyse complex datasets.
• Design and conduct functional assays to assess leukocyte activation, signalling pathways, and effector functions.
• Perform ELISA and enzyme activity assays to support research objectives.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data using tools such as FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, and Excel.
• Prepare experimental protocols, technical reports, and scientific presentations.
• Assist with laboratory organisation, equipment maintenance, and general operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with animal ethics, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Immunology

Biological sciences

Data analysis

In vivo & in vitro methods

Animal handling

ELISA and enzyme activity assays

Education

Honours degree (Biological Sciences / Immunology)

Tools

FlowJo

GraphPad Prism

Excel

Job description

At CSL, our Research & Development team is dedicated to advancing innovative therapies that improve the lives of patients worldwide. We are seeking an enthusiastic Associate Scientist to join our Nonclinical Pharmacology Group in Melbourne and contribute to the discovery and development of next-generation biologic therapies. In this role, you will support a diverse portfolio of projects focused on understanding the mechanisms of action of novel therapeutics, including recombinant antibodies and other protein-based medicines. Working in a collaborative research environment, you will help design and execute in vivo, in vitro, and ex vivo studies that provide critical proof-of-concept and proof-of-mechanism data to drive drug development programs forward. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Nonclinical Pharmacology, you will play a key role in generating high-quality scientific data while contributing to the ongoing success of CSL’s research programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of in vivo animal model studies to evaluate potential therapeutic candidates.
• Conduct in vitro and ex vivo experiments to investigate mechanisms of action and biological activity.
• Develop and perform multi-colour flow cytometry assays and analyse complex datasets.
• Design and conduct functional assays to assess leukocyte activation, signalling pathways, and effector functions.
• Perform ELISA and enzyme activity assays to support research objectives.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data using tools such as FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, and Excel.
• Prepare experimental protocols, technical reports, and scientific presentations.
• Assist with laboratory organisation, equipment maintenance, and general operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with animal ethics, safety, and regulatory requirements.

About You

You are a motivated and detail-oriented scientist with a strong background in immunology, biological sciences, or a related field. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, have a passion for translational research, and are eager to contribute to the development of innovative therapies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Honours degree (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ research experience in industry and/or academia.
• Hands-on experience with animal models, including animal handling, anaesthesia, and surgical/dissection techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-colour flow cytometry and data analysis.
• Experience performing cell-based functional assays.
• Experience with ELISA and/or enzyme activity assays.

Why Join CSL?

At CSL, you'll be part of a global biotechnology leader committed to saving lives and protecting the health of people around the world. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside leading scientists, access cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to research that has a meaningful impact on patients.

About CSL

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

For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement. CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please click here. CSL Global Privacy Notice for Job Applicants and Candidates