Senior Scientist, Tech Ops (Pathogen Safety)

The Senior Scientist, Tech Ops contributes to routine technical tasks and supports project teams by performing specific functions such as conducting experiments and analysing data to enable product research and development.

You may design and develop manufacturing processes for new or existing products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing.

You will apply practical knowledge of relevant process unit operations and work independently with general supervision to achieve operational targets with direct impact on departmental results. Additionally, you will support project progression by preparing reports and materials for project or program committees to enable informed decision-making.

You will conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables, and as required, will need to operate within the current regulatory and compliance environments.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

You will apply advanced knowledge obtained through a postgraduate degree in biological sciences/biotechnology and extensive experience in biopharmaceutical process development .

• Manage projects/processes related to virus reduction studies and in partnership with relevant internal and external stakeholders, working independently with limited supervision
• Coach and review the work of junior scientists
• Provide scientific expertise and guidance in the design as well as the application of virus reduction studies and overall product development activities in close collaboration with other subject matter experts within and across the integrated product teams.
• Ensure high quality in the application of virus reduction studies to support designated project objectives.
• Contribute to the planning, performance, evaluation and reporting of scientific experiments at the highest levels of scientific integrity.
• Works together with and provide expertise to other team members to achieve specified process development objectives within defined time parameters.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Postgraduate degree (preferably PhD) in Life Sciences (virology, cell biology, biochemistry, etc) and a minimum of 3 years' experience in industrial environment, especially in the process science/process development area.
• Proven successful track record in designing and executing unit operation development in biopharmaceuticals, preferably experience in downscale models.
• A background in the virological field or work experience in BSL-2 labs is desirable, as the role includes daily hands-on activities using infectious viruses in biosafety containment labs.
• Profound experience in project work, task management, and excellent analytical skills.
• Has a proven track record in technical writing, related documentation systems and workflows.
• Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills (English language).

Apply know to join a purpose-driven company, committed to protecting public health!

Applications Close on April 16, 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-275329

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-31T23:31:34