Scientist - RNA Institute
Core
Conduct research, development, and production of RNA and related products within a Quality Management System to support the NSW RNA Ecosystem.
Role type
Scientist I / Scientist II (Research & Production)
Builds
mRNA vaccines, RNA therapeutics, and RNA delivery systems
Domain
Biotechnology / RNA Therapeutics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RNA processing, pDNA and mRNA production techniques, downstream processing (HPLC, FPLC, TFF), RNA analytical techniques, Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, GMP), technical instrument troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Managing research/industry projects, training new users on specialized instruments, leading meetings and discussions
Technologies
HPLC, FPLC, TFF
Responsibilities
Conduct research, development, and production of RNA products; Design and execute R&D activities to improve production processes; Monitor and improve Quality Management Systems; Assist with training stakeholders and new users; Perform quality control analysis; Manage smaller research projects or elements of larger projects (Level 6)
Seniority
Mid-level IC (Level 5) / Senior IC (Level 6)