Description

• Diagnostics
• Product Development
• Exosomes

The Company
Our client is an Australian biotechnology company pioneering advanced diagnostics and novel technologies to enhance cancer detection and treatment. With a growing pipeline targeting solid tumours and a focus on developing new therapeutic approaches, the company continues to deliver promising results with the potential to improve patient outcomes in the future.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Research Director, the Principal Scientist, Diagnostics will:

• Lead diagnostic R&D programs to develop in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products that are clinically impactful, commercially viable, and align with broader company strategy and objectives.
• Design, execute, manage, analyse, and report on internal and external research projects, particularly focused on exosome biomarker discovery, assay development, and testing.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality technical documentation, including research proposals, project plans, technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and professional presentations.
• Ensure full compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards, and contribute to the drafting and maintenance of SOPs, design controls, and audit-ready records.
• Support the company’s intellectual property strategy by identifying new technologies and product opportunities, securing IP through accurate record-keeping, and contributing to patent filings and renewals.
• Supervise, train, and manage junior scientists and technical staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing research environment.

Requirements

The Requirements

Applicants whose skills, experience, and research background closely align with the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

• PhD in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Endocrinology, or similar relevant field. A PhD in Oncology (cancer biology or diagnostics) is highly desirable.
• Deep expertise in end-to-end clinical assay development, including the design, optimisation, and validation of analytical methods for IVD Multivariate Index Assays (IVDMIAs or Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs).
• 7+ years of postdoctoral laboratory research experience, ideally within a biotech/diagnostics/medtech industry setting, including small group leadership.
• A strong understanding of laboratory quality and regulatory standards relevant to IVD development lifecycle, including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and IVDR 2017/246.
• Deep knowledge of extracellular vesicle biomarker discovery and hands-on experience in proteomics, glycomics, and genomics technologies demonstrated by patents or high-quality publications.
• Strong experience in assay development relating to oncology, neurology, or cardiology.

The Offer
This is a rare opportunity to join a pioneering Australian biotechnology company at the forefront of diagnostic innovation. As a Principal Scientist leading the diagnostics R&D team, you’ll play a critical leadership role in advancing cutting-edge technologies that have the potential to transform patient outcomes. You will work in a collaborative, high-performing R&D environment, contribute to scientific breakthroughs, and help shape the future of precision diagnostics. The exact position title for this appoint is flexible and will reflect experience.

Payment or reimbursement for relocation is available for an exceptional overseas candidate looking to move or return to Australia. 

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please email any questions you may have to careers@mexec.com, call 1300 063 932, or visit www.mexec.com to “Apply Now” with your current CV and cover letter addressed to Marilyn Jones and/or Mark Thomas.