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Principal Scientist, Tech Ops x2

Yesterday Ballarat, Australia

Position Description Summary

The Principle Scientist researches and develops new medicines for unmet medical needs through innovative medical science from inception, through clinical trials to commercialization. Assesses, monitors and ensures products meet clinical safety standards. Conducts sophisticated analysis, manages research information systems and technical documentation. May be involved in providing para-professional laboratory support for product testing after collection. Establishes relationship with regulatory authorities to establish and maintain registration licenses to sell products globally.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Provide high level scientific expertise and guidance in specialist technical areas of research and product development related activities
  • Implements technical capabilities with and provides relevant technical guidance to other team members in order to achieve specified research project objectives within defined time parameters

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  • Contributes to the planning, performance, evaluation and reporting of scientific experiments at the highest levels of scientific integrity
  • Contributes to training of staff in relevant research and development technology platform
  • Recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
  • Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
  • Coaches, trains, reviews, and delegates work to lower level professionals
  • Problems faced are difficult and often complex, requiring analysis of issues and consideration of other job areas

  • Qualifications & Experience Requirements

    • Postgraduate degree (preferably MSc or PhD) and / or extensive experience in relevant discipline
    • Minimum of 5 years' relevant industry experience and / or equivalent experience in a relevant academic environment
    • Track record of scientific achievement in relevant Life Sciences discipline
    • Experience working in cross-functional, multicultural and international teams
    • Excellent communication skills

    Close date for applications: Thursday 16th April 2026.

    About CSL Behring

    CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

    CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

    To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

    Our Benefits

    For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.

    You Belong at CSL

    At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

    To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.

    Client-provided location(s): Ballarat, Australia
    Job ID: CSL_FGB-R-275482
    Employment Type: FULL_TIME
    Posted: 2026-03-31T23:31:34

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Leave
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
    • Work Flexibility

      • Office Life and Perks

        • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Vacation and Time Off

        • Paid Vacation
        • Paid Holidays
        • Personal/Sick Days
        • Leave of Absence
        • Volunteer Time Off
      • Financial and Retirement

        • 401(K) With Company Matching
        • Stock Purchase Program
        • Financial Counseling
      • Professional Development

        • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Diversity and Inclusion