Junior Scientist Préclinical Product Development

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets led by VYVGART our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company our partnerships our science and our people because when we do we deliver more for patients.

We are currently looking for a Junior Scientist ideally with hands-on laboratory experience to join our R&D team in our facility in Ghent/Zwijnaarde.

The candidate should have a high drive to generate qualitative results within the support group focused on antibody discovery. This all happens in a dynamic informal and stimulating environment where as a team you work to reach the set goals in tight collaboration with members of project teams.

The job is based in our facility in Zwijnaarde Belgium. Daily presence on site is expected.

Note that a motivation letter must be included with your CV. Only candidates who submit a genuine motivation for this in vivo role will be considered.

Work description

Responsibilities:

• Discover characterize and optimize therapeutic antibodies
• Executing a variety of molecular biology assays such as cloning phage display SPR ELISA and SDS Page
• Plan and execute experiments independently including interpretation and reporting of the results with detailed and accurate records of experimental procedures data and results
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills by identifying and implementing creative solutions to unexpected challenges supported by the team
• 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

Expertise area:

• Phage display
• Biochemical and immunological assays
• Assay development
• Molecular and cellular biology
  

Profile

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Biotechnology Bioengineering Molecular biology or related field
• Open for recent graduates and candidates with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience
• Working experience in laboratory is desirable
• Knowledge and hands on experience of protein related work and display technologies (phage yeast mammalian) is a plus
• Team player motivated flexible accurate in execution and reporting
• Good communication skills
• Good writing skills in English
  

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 companys success
  

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