Scientist Translational Research Assay development
Scientist Translational Research Assay development
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Job Description
VIB is a worldclass life sciences research institute in Flanders Belgium with over 1800 scientists across 5 universities. VIB has a long and successful history of translating scientific breakthroughs into impactful societal innovations and new innovative biotech companies.
The current position is within the VIB Discovery Sciences (VIB DS) team a group of 20 translational research scientists and technicians with a strong industry background. VIB DS focuses on validating and translating VIBs scientific breakthroughs into drug biomarker and diagnostic discovery projects to support new ventures and licensing opportunities as part of the VIB Innovation & Business team.
To strengthen its team in Leuven VIB DS is looking to recruit a creative proactive and selfmotivated Scientist in the field of assay development for drug discovery. Interested candidates should have demonstrated familiarity with different cellular assay technologies for small molecule biologic ASO and other drug modalities. You will be joining a highperforming multidisciplinary team contributing to translating novel scientific discoveries into early drug candidates and bringing your expertise to further strengthen our capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the progression of internal drug discovery projects by providing expertise in assay development
- Independently design and execute experiments on time
- Stay current with stateoftheart bioassay technologies and implement them in projects as appropriate and necessary.
- Coach and support a team of Research Associates in assay development
- Present results and ideas to colleagues and external collaborators
- Assist in the daily operational workload of the team
- Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- Contribute to drug target analysis and therapeutic modality choices
- Evolve into a drug discovery project leader role
Qualifications
- At least 23 years of experience in relevant laboratory setting with demonstrable proficiency in designing optimizing and executing bioassays for drug discovery
- Industrial experience is a plus
- PhD or equivalent degree in biology pharmacology biochemistry or a related field with a strong background in cell biology and intracellular signaling.
- Proven technical expertise and scientific knowledge in at least one of the topics listed below: cellbased biosensors or proximity assays (FRET/BRET/complementation) platebased imaging SPR/BLI CESTA ASMS or highthroughput methods.
- Eager to learn new techniques expand knowledge and take on responsibilities
- Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Meticulous independent and selfmotivated
- Solutiondriven mindset
- Sense of humor comes highly recommended
- Fluency in English both spoken and written is mandatory
We offer
- Candidates are offered a fulltime openended contract working from our site in Leuven
- Full social security including pension scheme and health care program
- We provide a supportive stimulating and international environment with a clear focus on drug development at the forefront of life science in an awesome team
- Lifelong learning: access to VIBs personal and professional development initiatives
How to apply
Motivated candidates should apply online. A complete application file (English) should contain the following documents:
- your cover/motivation letter
- your CV
- at least two references
Employment Type
Full Time
