Research Scientist - Biochemistry
- LocationWellington
- Work typeOn-site
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted2 November 2026
- SourceCallaghaninnovation's careers page (Workday)
- Last checked2 h ago on Callaghaninnovation's careers page
About the role
Rukuhia te wāhi ngaro, hei maunga tātai whetū | Explore the unknown, reach for excellence.
Love turning science into real-world solutions?
We're looking for a curious, collaborative and solutions-focused Research Scientist to join our Advanced Protein Technologies team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in biochemistry, protein science and bioprocessing to a diverse range of research and innovation projects spanning health, food, primary industries and circular bioeconomy.
What you'll be doing
Working alongside talented colleagues from a range of scientific disciplines, you'll help turn innovative ideas into practical solutions. You'll be involved in:
- Designing and delivering bench-scale biochemistry and bioprocessing experiments.
- Developing protein/peptide purification and biotransformation processes.
- Analysing results and sharing insights and recommendations with project partners.
- Contributing to research plans and finding creative solutions to technical challenges.
- Exploring emerging technologies and opportunities to advance our research.
What you'll bring
You'll have a degree of Master or PhD in Biochemistry, Biomedical Science or a related field, along with approximately 1–5 years' experience in research, development or innovation.
Ideally, you'll also bring:
- Technical skills required in protein and peptide research, enzymology and bioactivity screening.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instruments relating to protein analysis, including chromatography.
- Experience in product development of proteins/peptides from both natural sources and molecular engineering pathways
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, adaptable approach.
Experience with cell-based assays, immunoassays, AlphaFold or R platforms would be a bonus.
Sound like you?
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new things and working with others to make a difference.
If you're excited by the opportunity to contribute to innovative science with real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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