- Lead quality control testing activities supporting GMP manufacturing
- Play a key role in ensuring quality, safety and compliance
- Attractive salary packaging & superannuation options
About QIMR Berghofer:
QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.
About Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics
Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics is a specialist facility within QIMR Berghofer that manufactures GMP-grade cell therapy products for clinical trials and research applications. Operating within a highly regulated environment, Q-Gen supports the translation of innovative therapies from research into clinical practice, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Role Purpose / Responsibilities:
Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics is seeking a motivated and experienced Unit Head - Quality Control to join our Quality team. Reporting to the Head of Quality Control, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the quality, safety and compliance of GMP-grade cell therapy products through the oversight and execution of quality control testing activities. The successful candidate will lead and support a broad range of quality control functions, including release testing, environmental monitoring, validation activities, technology transfer, documentation management and continuous improvement initiatives. This position also provides leadership and mentorship to Quality Control Officers and offers the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of innovative cell therapy manufacturing within a highly regulated GMP environment.
About you:
The successful candidate will hold a degree in Life Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy or a related discipline, coupled with significant experience in quality control, quality assurance or microbiological testing within a regulated environment. You will possess a strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ideally within the cell therapy, pharmaceutical, pathology, blood services or biotechnology sectors. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you will demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is the ability to mentor team members and contribute positively to a collaborative culture. Experience working within a GMP manufacturing facility, particularly in contamination control and aseptic processing, together with a higher degree qualification such as a PhD, will be highly regarded.
Remuneration: Salary range is $96,461 to $104,442 p.a. plus super and generous salary packaging. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment until June 2027.
For further information: please contact Balaji Somasundaram (General Manager, Q-GEN) via email [email protected]
Closing Date: Monday, 29th June 2026
To submit an application: use the APPLY button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Resume and Cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Why Join Us?
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Support research that improves lives and advances healthcare outcomes
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Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free)
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Salary package up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses
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Employee Assistance Program
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Fitness Passport Gym Membership
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Generous leave provisions including an annual Wellbeing Day
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
