Research Associate – Protein Purification

Federated Biologics Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated Biologics Pty Ltd in Alexandria, Sydney NSW, is seeking a Research Associate to own day-to-day protein purification. You will generate dependable data to support process development and customer programs, with real responsibility from day one.

This hands-on role involves running Protein A capture and polishing chromatography on an ÄKTA FPLC, preparing buffers, conducting DoE studies, and supporting analytics such as HPLC and ELISA.

Qualifications

• Degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, molecular biology or a related field.
• At least one year of solid laboratory experience, including chromatography or FPLC/ÄKTA experience.
• Careful, repeatable and efficient technique, with a strong focus on clean data.
• An interest in understanding why a process works, not just following the steps.
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team with early responsibility.
• Experience with proteins or antibodies.
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks or data tools.

Responsibilities

• Run Protein A capture and polishing chromatography on the FPLC (ÄKTA), including set-up, running, sampling and clean-down.
• Prepare buffers and media accurately and consistently.
• Carry out experiments and design of experiments (DoE) studies, and record and analyse the resulting data.
• Support analytics, including cell culture sampling, titre measurement, and HPLC and ELISA preparation.
• Keep the laboratory and equipment in good order, and raise issues early when a sample, method, instrument or result is outside expectations.

Skills

Chromatography

FPLC/ÄKTA

Protein experience

ELN familiarity

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry/biotechnology/chemical engineering/molecular biology

Job description

About us
Federated Biologics manufactures advanced biologics. Our seed round is closed and we are building now. We are a small, flat team working in fast cycles on technology being deployed at commercial scale.

About the role
We are looking for a Research Associate to own day-to-day protein purification in our Alexandria laboratory. You will generate dependable, consistent data that the team uses to develop the process and to support customer programs. This is a hands-on laboratory role with real responsibility from the start.

Key responsibilities

Run Protein A capture and polishing chromatography on the FPLC (ÄKTA), including set-up, running, sampling and clean-down.

Prepare buffers and media accurately and consistently.

Carry out experiments and design of experiments (DoE) studies, and record and analyse the resulting data.

Support analytics, including cell culture sampling, titre measurement, and HPLC and ELISA preparation.

Keep the laboratory and equipment in good order, and raise issues early when a sample, method, instrument or result is outside expectations.

Skills and experience required

A degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, molecular biology or a related field.

At least one year of solid laboratory experience, including chromatography or FPLC/ÄKTA experience.

Careful, repeatable and efficient technique, with a strong focus on clean data.

An interest in understanding why a process works, not just following the steps.

Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team with early responsibility.

Experience with proteins or antibodies.

Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks or data tools.

Federated Biologics Pty Ltd
Alexandria, Sydney NSW · Full-time
Salary: $80,000 + superannuation