Senior Research Assistant - Pharmacology Just posted!

Join a cutting-edge radiopharmaceutical research team and make an impact on early-stage drug discovery. This role offers hands-on involvement in developing novel compounds, with a focus on pharmacology assay development, high-throughput screening, and PK/stability profiling. 

What this role offers:

• Opportunity to lead assay development and optimisation supporting hit identification and candidate progression.
• Exposure to advanced automation platforms, liquid handling, and robotics for scalable screening workflows.
• Direct contribution to early PK, stability, and bioanalytical assessments with real project impact.
• Autonomy within a collaborative, fast-paced environment with access to senior scientists and project milestones.
• A role centred on tangible outcomes that influence drug development pathways.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise and implement in vitro pharmacology assays to assess target interactions and functional activity.
• Design and execute high-throughput screening workflows alongside automation teams.
• Perform early PK and stability studies, including data interpretation to support candidate selection.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, and biological systems aligned with quality and safety standards.
• Analyse and interpret pharmacology data, preparing reports that support project decisions.
• Collaborate with chemistry, biology, and radiochemistry teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• Honours or Master’s degree in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in in vitro pharmacology, assay development, and screening.
• Practical skills in mammalian cell culture, assay setup, and troubleshooting automated workflows.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to data quality and integrity.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise within a dynamic environment.
• Clear communication of technical data and findings to cross-disciplinary teams.

If you think this could be the role for you, please apply now. 

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Heffernan from Fuse Recruitment.

At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry and actively source for a broad range of established clients. If you are a pharmacology or related scientific discipline professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Consultant

Amy Heffernan

0411 381 477
aheffernan@fuserecruitment.com

Reference number: BH-40008
Profession:Science & TechnologyBiological & Biomedical Sciences

Company: Fuse Recruitment
Date posted: 12th Oct, 2026