Experience in in vivo biology to lead preclinical projects
Government organisation - Australian citizenship essential
$78.26 p/hr + super including casual loading, 36.75hr/week M-F
Preclinical Biologist with in-vivo / preclinical experience | Government Lab | animal ethics | PET/CT imaging exp ideal | Project management
About the company: The company is a well established leader in the field of specialised life science research and is recognised world wide. This is an opportunity to support research projects using your advanced expertise and extensive experience in a state-of-the-art environment.
About the role: Work within a high-performance, multidisciplinary team to develop, evaluate and translate radiopharmaceuticals. The position will contribute to developing and enhancing state-of-the-art preclinical imaging capabilities to provide best practice operations, and enabling and undertaking excellent research.
This is a 12 month maternity leave cover role. Ideally starting October / Nov.
Duties will include:
- Lead the development of animal disease models and apply them to preclinical animal imaging studies, biodistribution studies, in vivo pharmacokinetics and data analysis
- Ensure operational safety, quality control and compliance with applicable standards, legislation and regulations
- Project management, develop and design studies, write animal ethics applications
Skills & experience:
- Australian citizenship essential
- PhD in pharmacology, cell biology, pathophysiology, biomedical sciences or related field.
- Knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience in developing animal disease models and studying physiology and/or pathology with in-vivo preclinical imaging techniques such as PET, SPECT and CT, including experimental design, data analysis and biological modelling.
- Knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience in developing and using quantitative methods and multi-modality imaging technologies for the physiological/pathological evaluation of (radio)pharmaceuticals.
- Demonstrated scientific leadership capabilities resulting in a strong publication track record in the preclinical field.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive working relationship with a wide variety of staff, facility users and regulators e.g. government regulators, bioethics committees, animal care and ethics committees, safety committees.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, teamworking and communication skills.
Culture/Benefits.- On site, full time Monday - Friday - 36.75hr week
- $78.26 p/h + super inclusive of casual loading
- This is a 12 month maternity leave cover role. Ideally starting October / Nov.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work on technically complex and meaningful projects
- Exposure to multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
How to Apply: If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume stating your citizenship / visa / work rights.
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Susan on susan.macleod@evolvescientific.com.au.
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