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Working within our GMP pilot-scale manufacturing facility, you will support projects for Australian and international researchers, biotechnology companies and biopharmaceutical organisations. This is an opportunity to build your expertise across upstream and downstream bioprocessing while contributing to the development of innovative therapies with real-world health impact.\nAs the Production Operator, you will undertake manufacturing activities spanning media and reagent preparation, mammalian cell culture, bioreactor scale-up, filtration, chromatography, viral reduction, tangential flow filtration and bioconjugation. 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Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.\nSetting you up for success\nWe are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Shree Chattopadhyay via  and let us know how we can support you.\nLife at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements\nCSIRO offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.\nInclusion and belonging\nSolving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. 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