Careers

Join our caring team dedicated to improving the lives of our pets.

PetMedix is dedicated to applying the very latest technology to deliver the best antibody- based drug therapies possible for our pets.  To realize this mission, we are always on the look-out for innovative, creative and driven candidates to join our team.  The work is both challenging and rewarding and is making a difference to the animals we love.  If this appeals to you, please contact us.

Available Roles

Scientist

We are recruiting experienced individuals to lead various projects across our platform development and drug discovery programmes.

Scientist

Role

We are recruiting experienced individuals to lead various projects across our platform development and drug discovery programmes. Applicants with backgrounds in immunology, mouse transgenics, ES cell manipulation, assay development, or drug discovery (particularly within therapeutic antibodies) are encouraged to apply. We are seeking creative, highly-motivated and productive individuals. 

Core accountabilities

1.

General laboratory management and overview including daily undertaking of one or more of cell culture, molecular biology, and assay development (in vitro, cellular and in vivo models).

2.

Directly perform and supervise methods and/or assays required to advance the relevant project area.

3.

Develop new or improved methods as required, including the management of external projects with academic groups or contract service providers.

4.

To present and communicate research results.

Knowledge, skills and experience:  E = Essential  D = Desirable

MSc/PhD in a relevant discipline (Immunology, Pharmacology, etc.), with at least two years relevant academic (PhD) or industry experience (MSc/PhD) (E)

Project management experience (E)

Excellent organisational skills (E)

People management experience (E)

Works well within in a team (E)

Ability to follow instructions accurately, efficiently & to work without supervision (E)

Good troubleshooting ability  (E)

Attention to detail (E)

Strong communication skills (E)

Relevant PhD with 5+ years of relevant academic or industry experience (D)

Ability to interpret and respond to biological data sets (D)

Experience in or willingness to learn the process of therapeutic antibody generation and the development of monoclonal antibodies as therapeutic drugs (D)
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Scientist - protein engineering

We are seeking a highly motivated wet-lab based scientist with experience in protein science to join our exciting antibody engineering programs

Scientist - protein engineering

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated wet-lab based scientist with experience in protein science to join our exciting antibody engineering programs.

The successful candidate will lead projects with the aim to develop an understanding of antibody structure/function relationship and use this knowledge to design therapeutic antibodies with desired properties. In addition, the candidate will also be responsible for developing and implementing antibody purification methods for research purposes.     

Essential skills

  • PhD degree in a relevant area (e.g. biochemistry or relevant protein science discipline with experience in experimental research) who has previously led at least one research project
  • Molecular biology expertise in protein modification and engineering
  • In Silico protein structural analysis
  • Protein purification e.g. using affinity and ion-exchange chromatography 
  • Protein sequence/structure relationship determination
  • Experience in SPR technology
  • The ability to evaluate, troubleshoot and develop methodologies to achieve desired goals  
  • Proactive attitude and drive
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Organised and good time management

Desirable skills

  • Experience with antibody structure is highly desired
  • Experience with cell culture for protein production
  • Understanding in Immunology, particularly B and T cell receptor structure and development
  • Worked with AKTA purification systems and Unicorn software
  • Worked with Biacore SPR

Terms and benefits

This is full-time role with a competitive salary in line with experience and other benefits such as company share options, private pension plan and health insurance.

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PetMedix Limited is an Equal Opportunity employer. We will consider all applicants without discrimination on grounds of disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. Ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

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