Junior Biochemist

Evolve Scientific; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Specialised facility access

Advanced instrumentation exposure

Knowledgeable team

Career development in government lab

Résumé du poste

Evolve Scientific seeks a Graduate or Junior Biochemist for a 12-month contract in a specialised production and purification laboratory. You will assist with synthesis, purification and characterisation of deuterium-labelled molecules, following established protocols and using advanced analytical instruments.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate building hands‑on lab experience within government‑level facilities.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates encouraged to apply; Honours highly regarded.
• Practical laboratory experience from university, research or industry.
• Exposure to chromatography, MS, NMR, IR or protein purification.

Responsabilités

• Synthesize deuterium‑labelled molecules using established methods.
• Purify and characterise molecules using laboratory techniques.
• Operate chromatography, MS, NMR and IR systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot assigned laboratory instruments.
• Support laboratory operations, documentation, safety and quality.

Formation

Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline

Outils

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

NMR

IR spectroscopy

Description du poste

About the company

Based in South Sydney, this well-known government organisation undertakes leading-edge research in nuclear science and technology. It provides specialised scientific services to government, industry, universities and research organisations.

About the role

12-month contract is available for a Graduate or Junior Biochemist to join a specialised production and purification laboratory.

Working from established protocols, you will assist with the synthesis, purification and characterisation of deuterium-labelled molecules. This role would suit a recent graduate looking to build practical laboratory experience while working with advanced analytical instruments.

Duties

• Synthesise deuterium-labelled molecules using established methods
• Purify and characterise molecules using laboratory techniques
• Operate chromatography, MS, NMR and IR systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot assigned laboratory instruments
• Support laboratory operations, documentation, safety and quality

Skills/experience

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply; Honours is highly regarded
• Practical laboratory experience from university, research or industry
• Exposure to chromatography, MS, NMR, IR or protein purification
• Microbial culture, fermentation or molecular biology experience is desirable
• Australian citizenship is essential for site security requirements

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a unique and highly specialised scientific facility
• Gain experience with advanced analytical instrumentation
• Join a knowledgeable and collaborative laboratory team
• Excellent opportunity to begin or develop your scientific career within government