DESCRIPTION:

We are currently looking for an Associate Scientist Preclinical Product Development, with working experience in the laboratory to join our R&D team in our facility in Gent/Zwijnaarde.

The candidate should have a high drive to generate qualitative results together and in tight collaboration with other members of the project team in a professional and challenging fashion. This all happens in a dynamic, informal and stimulating environment where you and your colleagues work to reach the set goals. Every employee gets the opportunity to get involved in all the various steps within her/his project.

The job is based in our facility in Zwijnaarde, Belgium.   Daily presence on-site is expected. We look forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter, including references, as part of your application.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Discover, characterize and optimize therapeutic antibodies;


• Plan and execute experiments independently including interpretation and reporting of the results;


• Can find a solution to any unexpected problem in a creative way;


• Actively participate in project teams, organize work and understand priorities and completes assignments accordingly;


• Keen to learn new techniques and to share expertise with others;


• Conducting efficacy and immunogenicity assessments of pre-clinical animal studies.

Expertise area

• Biochemical, immunological, and cellular assays;


• Assay development;


• Molecular and cellular biology.

PROFILE:

• Degree Master in Science (Industrial Engineer), Master in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology or equivalent;


• A minimum of 4 years industry experience is desirable;


• Team player, motivated, enthusiastic, accurate in execution and reporting;


• Good communication skills;


• Good oral and writing skills in English.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A full time position in a successful, dynamic, rapidly growing biotech company;


• A competitive salary package accompanied by comprehensive benefits;


• Joining a team that provides access to a wide range of technologies, engaging in diverse daily tasks, and encouraging initiative-taking to contribute to the company's success.