Overview
Rare opportunity in GMP cell therapy manufacturing at a TGA-licensed facility at Westmead Hospital. Support clinical trials and personalised medicine delivery within a specialist SCGT team. Salary packaging and professional development in one of medicine's most rapidly evolving fields.
Enter one of medicine's most exciting frontiers — manufacture cell therapies in a TGA-licensed cleanroom and help deliver personalised treatments to patients.
What you'll be doing
This is a rare opportunity to build a specialist career in cell therapy manufacturing. You will produce cell-based therapeutic products in a GMP cleanroom environment, supporting clinical trials and maintaining the quality and compliance standards that underpin patient safety.
* Perform aseptic cell therapy manufacturing in a GMP cleanroom environment to TGA regulatory requirements
* Maintain facility operations including environmental monitoring, equipment maintenance and line clearance activities
* Ensure accurate documentation and participate in quality management activities and internal and external audits
* Coordinate product transport to clinical sites and manage inventory and stock control systems
* Contribute to technology transfer and process development for new cellular therapy projects
Where and when
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)Position Classification: Scientific OfficerRemuneration: $38.52 - $54.94 per hourHours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: Westmead Hospital
Who we're looking for
Essential Criteria:
* Qualification: Science degree in relevant field.
Selection Criteria:
* Experience in laboratory techniques relevant to cell therapy, including aseptic processing, cell culture, and/or handling of biological materials.
* Understanding of regulatory requirements for the manufacture of cell therapies.
* Strong attention to detail with proven ability to follow complex technical procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
* Problem-solving capabilities to troubleshoot technical issues in manufacturing and process development.
* Ability to participate in and out-of-hours roster to attend to equipment and manufacturing demands as required.
* Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Additional information
Requisition ID: REQ649133Applications Close: 29 March 2026
Need more information?Discover more about the application process, review the detailed position description for insights into role requirements and criteria, explore the selection process, employment checks, and outcomes and notifications.
For inquiries about the role, contact Leighton Clancy on Leighton.Clancy@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
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