3 R D jobs in Australia
Senior Specialist, R&D Lab Operations

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Posted 9 days ago
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**Job Description**
**About the Role**
The **Senior Specialist, R&D Lab Operations** is part of the R&D Lab Operations team, reports to the Head of Lab Operations, and is responsible for supporting and coordinating the oversight of critical lab operations, including buffer/media preparation, equipment preparation and temperature-controlled environments such as cold rooms, freezers and incubators. This role ensures the smooth execution of day-to-day laboratory infrastructure processes delivered by external partners (e.g., ISS under the IFM program), aligning them with Takeda's internal compliance, quality, and safety standards.
**How you will contribute:**
+ Plan and oversee buffer/media preparation workflows across R&D functions, ensuring IFM partners execute work effectively while maintaining operational continuity and compliance.
+ Oversee lab infrastructure operations, ensuring equipment is maintained and calibrated. Ensure PCS and CIP systems are adequately serviced by coordinating with technical specialists.
+ Monitor and ensure optimal performance of cold rooms, freezers, and incubators, focusing on temperature control and calibration.
+ Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to SOPs aligned with internal and external standards.
+ Enforce safety protocols for hazardous chemical handling and ensure legal compliance.
+ Conduct inspections and validate service delivery by IFM partners.
+ Manage and optimize KPIs to ensure performance, drive continuous improvement, and minimize inefficiencies.
**Skills and qualifications:**
+ HTL diploma in biotechnology or related field with 7+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree (or higher) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
+ Proven expertise in lab operations, infrastructure management, EHS compliance, and SOP development.
+ Strong understanding of automated systems, particularly PCS, and the ability to effectively coordinate with technical support to address system maintenance and issues.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage diverse stakeholders.
+ Fluent in German and business proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills, while remaining collaborative, proactive, and adaptable in a global, fast-paced environment.
+ Familiarity with process automation tools such as Power Platform is an advantage
**What we offer you:**
A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of 4.270,14 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.
+ Family-friendly company environment; support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten
+ depending on the position / department
+ Commuting allowance or parking space (tax applicable)
+ Comprehensive training programs
+ In-house job rotation program
+ In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers
+ Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Employee Recognition Program
+ Takeda Resource Groups
+ Medical checkups
+ Free vaccination program
+ Fitness Center in I67
+ Employee discounts
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ Group accident insurance
**More About Us:**
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 230 years of distinguished history in Japan.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
**Make History, Change Futures.**
For over 240 years, Takeda's propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, the organization spans the globe-colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver on our vision. The omnipresent patient focus instills pride in personal contributions.
**How we will support you:**
Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.
**Locations**
AUT - Wien - DC Tower
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time
**Job Description**
**About the Role**
The **Senior Specialist, R&D Lab Operations** is part of the R&D Lab Operations team, reports to the Head of Lab Operations, and is responsible for supporting and coordinating the oversight of critical lab operations, including buffer/media preparation, equipment preparation and temperature-controlled environments such as cold rooms, freezers and incubators. This role ensures the smooth execution of day-to-day laboratory infrastructure processes delivered by external partners (e.g., ISS under the IFM program), aligning them with Takeda's internal compliance, quality, and safety standards.
**How you will contribute:**
+ Plan and oversee buffer/media preparation workflows across R&D functions, ensuring IFM partners execute work effectively while maintaining operational continuity and compliance.
+ Oversee lab infrastructure operations, ensuring equipment is maintained and calibrated. Ensure PCS and CIP systems are adequately serviced by coordinating with technical specialists.
+ Monitor and ensure optimal performance of cold rooms, freezers, and incubators, focusing on temperature control and calibration.
+ Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to SOPs aligned with internal and external standards.
+ Enforce safety protocols for hazardous chemical handling and ensure legal compliance.
+ Conduct inspections and validate service delivery by IFM partners.
+ Manage and optimize KPIs to ensure performance, drive continuous improvement, and minimize inefficiencies.
**Skills and qualifications:**
+ HTL diploma in biotechnology or related field with 7+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree (or higher) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
+ Proven expertise in lab operations, infrastructure management, EHS compliance, and SOP development.
+ Strong understanding of automated systems, particularly PCS, and the ability to effectively coordinate with technical support to address system maintenance and issues.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage diverse stakeholders.
+ Fluent in German and business proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills, while remaining collaborative, proactive, and adaptable in a global, fast-paced environment.
+ Familiarity with process automation tools such as Power Platform is an advantage
**What we offer you:**
A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of 4.270,14 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.
+ Family-friendly company environment; support with parental leave, dad month, Bilingual company kindergarten
+ depending on the position / department
+ Commuting allowance or parking space (tax applicable)
+ Comprehensive training programs
+ In-house job rotation program
+ In-house Canteen with discounts or meal vouchers
+ Works council (events, festivals, shopping vouchers, etc.)
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Employee Recognition Program
+ Takeda Resource Groups
+ Medical checkups
+ Free vaccination program
+ Fitness Center in I67
+ Employee discounts
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ Group accident insurance
**More About Us:**
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 230 years of distinguished history in Japan.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
**Make History, Change Futures.**
For over 240 years, Takeda's propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, the organization spans the globe-colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver on our vision. The omnipresent patient focus instills pride in personal contributions.
**How we will support you:**
Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.
**Locations**
AUT - Wien - DC Tower
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time
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Product Development Manager

Yatala, Queensland
Siemens
Posted 3 days ago
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**Job Family:** Electrification & Automation
**Req ID:**
Siemens Smart Infrastructure - Electrification and Automation is a global leader in sustainable and reliable energy solutions. Our Overhead Medium Voltage Systems (OMVS) business, headquartered in Yatala, Queensland, serves as the global center of competence for the development, manufacturing and lifecycle management of intelligent overhead protection systems.
We are currently searching for an experienced Product Development Manager to lead our technically ambitious portfolio of projects and guide a multidisciplinary engineering team across R&D, embedded systems, mechanical design and software. This is a strategic leadership role that requires a strong engineering foundation, people management experience and the ability to collaborate well with global teams.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead all product development activities for the global OMVS portfolio
- Manage and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional engineering team
- Oversee R&D project planning, budgeting, resource allocation and execution
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, IP protection and technical standards
- Drive project delivery excellence using Siemens Development System (SDS) principles
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with operations, portfolio management and international stakeholders
- Monitor and report on project progress, risks and outcomes to senior leadership
- Support technical teams in defining requirements and solving complex engineering challenges
- Ensure smooth handover of developed products to manufacturing and customer support
- Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
**About You:**
- Degree-qualified in engineering or applied science
- Proven track record in leading complex product development programs
- Strong leadership, team development and communication skills
- Hands-on experience with embedded systems, mechanical products and/or software development
- Skilled in project management and cross-functional coordination
- Customer-focused, results-driven and comfortable working in a global environment.
**Why Siemens?**
Working at Siemens is exciting! Not only because of the impact you can make, but also because of the benefits we offer to make your work and life more enjoyable. We highly value and encourage personal growth through experience and training.
We strive every day to provide technology with purpose, live and work with a growth mindset, empower our people, and multiply customer impact. As a technology company with sustainability an integral part of our business, Siemens is ideally positioned to leverage the convergence of digitalisation and sustainability to help our customers make their energy transition to net zero.
Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.
**Req ID:**
Siemens Smart Infrastructure - Electrification and Automation is a global leader in sustainable and reliable energy solutions. Our Overhead Medium Voltage Systems (OMVS) business, headquartered in Yatala, Queensland, serves as the global center of competence for the development, manufacturing and lifecycle management of intelligent overhead protection systems.
We are currently searching for an experienced Product Development Manager to lead our technically ambitious portfolio of projects and guide a multidisciplinary engineering team across R&D, embedded systems, mechanical design and software. This is a strategic leadership role that requires a strong engineering foundation, people management experience and the ability to collaborate well with global teams.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead all product development activities for the global OMVS portfolio
- Manage and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional engineering team
- Oversee R&D project planning, budgeting, resource allocation and execution
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, IP protection and technical standards
- Drive project delivery excellence using Siemens Development System (SDS) principles
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with operations, portfolio management and international stakeholders
- Monitor and report on project progress, risks and outcomes to senior leadership
- Support technical teams in defining requirements and solving complex engineering challenges
- Ensure smooth handover of developed products to manufacturing and customer support
- Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
**About You:**
- Degree-qualified in engineering or applied science
- Proven track record in leading complex product development programs
- Strong leadership, team development and communication skills
- Hands-on experience with embedded systems, mechanical products and/or software development
- Skilled in project management and cross-functional coordination
- Customer-focused, results-driven and comfortable working in a global environment.
**Why Siemens?**
Working at Siemens is exciting! Not only because of the impact you can make, but also because of the benefits we offer to make your work and life more enjoyable. We highly value and encourage personal growth through experience and training.
We strive every day to provide technology with purpose, live and work with a growth mindset, empower our people, and multiply customer impact. As a technology company with sustainability an integral part of our business, Siemens is ideally positioned to leverage the convergence of digitalisation and sustainability to help our customers make their energy transition to net zero.
Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.
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Research and Development - Engine Test Technician
Scoresby, Victoria
Cummins Inc.
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
**DESCRIPTION**
We are looking for a talented Research and Development - Engine Test Technician to join our team specializing in Product Testing and Engineering Support for our On-Highway Engineering team, based at our Pilot Centre facility in Scoresby, Victoria.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Build, repair, and prepare test articles and associated auxiliary equipment for engine and vehicle testing
+ Install and calibrate instrumentation including thermocouples, pressure transducers, and vibration accelerometers to enable accurate data acquisition
+ Perform tests in accordance with defined procedures and collaborate with performance engineers to develop and refine testing methods
+ Fabricate custom components and fixtures using welding, lathe, and milling equipment to support unique test setups
+ Analyze test data and contribute to technical documentation including teardown reports, calibration reviews, and failure analysis
+ Coordinate test programs by planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking materials and resources to ensure timely execution
+ Support facility maintenance and repair work
+ Mechanical work on Diesel engines and vehicles
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Trade qualifications in light vehicle mechanical, heavy vehicle mechanical, diesel fitting
+ Minimum 5 years of experience as a qualified tradesperson, ideally with exposure to mechanical testing and fabrication
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical findings and contribute to problem-solving teams
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation
+ Fabrication skills are ideal but not mandatory, welding, lathe, milling, etc.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Core responsibilities
1. Install test equipment to various engines, in vehicles and stationary engines
1. Thermocouples
2. Pressure Transducers
3. Vibration accelerometers
2. Facilitate testing as requested by Customer Engineers
3. Fabricate custom components
Education needed
1. Light vehicle, heavy vehicle, diesel fitter qualifications required
2. Good reading and writing skills, able to read and write reports as required
Experience Preferences
1. Fabrication skills, welding, lathe, mill experience
2. 5+ years as a qualified trades person
3. Computer skills, Excel, Word etc.
**Job** Engineering
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** On-site
**Job Type** Office
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** Yes
We are looking for a talented Research and Development - Engine Test Technician to join our team specializing in Product Testing and Engineering Support for our On-Highway Engineering team, based at our Pilot Centre facility in Scoresby, Victoria.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Build, repair, and prepare test articles and associated auxiliary equipment for engine and vehicle testing
+ Install and calibrate instrumentation including thermocouples, pressure transducers, and vibration accelerometers to enable accurate data acquisition
+ Perform tests in accordance with defined procedures and collaborate with performance engineers to develop and refine testing methods
+ Fabricate custom components and fixtures using welding, lathe, and milling equipment to support unique test setups
+ Analyze test data and contribute to technical documentation including teardown reports, calibration reviews, and failure analysis
+ Coordinate test programs by planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking materials and resources to ensure timely execution
+ Support facility maintenance and repair work
+ Mechanical work on Diesel engines and vehicles
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Trade qualifications in light vehicle mechanical, heavy vehicle mechanical, diesel fitting
+ Minimum 5 years of experience as a qualified tradesperson, ideally with exposure to mechanical testing and fabrication
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical findings and contribute to problem-solving teams
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation
+ Fabrication skills are ideal but not mandatory, welding, lathe, milling, etc.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Core responsibilities
1. Install test equipment to various engines, in vehicles and stationary engines
1. Thermocouples
2. Pressure Transducers
3. Vibration accelerometers
2. Facilitate testing as requested by Customer Engineers
3. Fabricate custom components
Education needed
1. Light vehicle, heavy vehicle, diesel fitter qualifications required
2. Good reading and writing skills, able to read and write reports as required
Experience Preferences
1. Fabrication skills, welding, lathe, mill experience
2. 5+ years as a qualified trades person
3. Computer skills, Excel, Word etc.
**Job** Engineering
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** On-site
**Job Type** Office
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** Yes
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