Research Assistant role at Teva Pharmaceuticals
The Research Assistant role at Teva Pharmaceuticals offers an exciting opportunity to support early-stage therapeutic antibody discovery within a cutting-edge R&D environment. This research assistant job is based in Sydney, Australia. The Research Jobs at Teva Pharmaceuticals Careers are ideal for motivated life science graduates with laboratory experience who are eager to contribute to innovative drug development programs and grow their scientific expertise within a collaborative, global organization.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Research Assistant
- Job ID: 65508
- Location: Sydney, Australia (2113)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
- Reports To: Director
The role supports target validation, mechanism-of-action studies, and pharmacological testing as part of Teva’s therapeutic antibody discovery programs.
About the Company:
Teva Pharmaceuticals is a global leader in generic medicines and a proud producer of many products listed on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Operating in nearly 60 countries with a workforce of approximately 37,000 employees, Teva is committed to making quality healthcare more affordable and accessible. Every day, more than 200 million people worldwide rely on Teva medicines, driven by the company’s mission to improve global health outcomes through innovation, science, and collaboration.
Educational Requirements for the Research Assistant Role:
- Bachelor’s degree with honours in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field
- Minimum of 2+ years of laboratory experience
- Industry-based R&D experience is an advantage
Key Responsibilities of the Research Assistant:
- At Teva Pharmaceuticals Careers, you have to perform advanced cell biology techniques, including functional assay development
- Maintain and culture mammalian cell lines and establish cell banks
- Execute phenotypic and functional cell-based analyses such as flow cytometry and calcium flux assays
- Apply molecular and protein biology methods including DNA handling and protein expression
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams to achieve project milestones
- Manage laboratory resources and maintain electronic lab notebooks
- Present experimental results to senior scientists and management
- Support general laboratory operations and maintain a positive team culture
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, PC2, gene technology, and company policies
Skills Required for the Research Assistant Role:
- Strong experience in mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays
- Knowledge of pharmacology principles, dose-response analysis, and basic statistics
- Familiarity with flow cytometry, ELISA, and functional assays
- Understanding of molecular and protein biology techniques
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and scientific growth
Benefits of the Research Jobs:
- Generous leave, health, and well-being benefits
- Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
- Exposure to cutting-edge therapeutic antibody research
- Opportunity to work within a global organization operating in 60 markets
- Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture
- Meaningful contribution to improving global access to medicines
