Biochemistry Research Associate -CDI- M/F
Biochemistry Research Associate -CDI- M/F
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Job Description
Who we are
Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group and the market leader in France for products sold over the counter in pharmacies.
Its portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands including Pierre Fabre Oncologie Pierre Fabre Dermatologie Eau Thermale Avne Klorane Ducray Ren Furterer A-Derma Naturactive Pierre Fabre Oral Care.
Established in the Occitanie region since its creation and manufacturing over 95% of its products in France the Group employs some 10000 people worldwide. Its products are distributed in about 130 countries.86% of the Pierre Fabre Group is held by the Pierre Fabre Foundation a government-recognized public-interest foundation while a smaller share is owned by its employees via an employee stock ownership plan.
In 2019 Ecocert Environment assessed the Groups corporate social and environmental responsibility approach in accordance with the ISO 26000 sustainable development standard and awarded it the Excellence level.
Pierre Fabre is recognized as one of the Worlds Best Employers 2021 by Forbes. Our group is ranked in the Top 3 in the cosmetics industry and in the Top 10 in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide.
Your mission
Pierre Fabre is seeking a talented and highly motivated Biochemistry Research Associate to join our Oncology Drug Discovery team and support our small molecule/antibody identification and characterization efforts.
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry with sound hands-on expertise in designing executing and interpreting enzyme activity and binding assays using biochemical and biophysical techniques.
This position is a lab-based and attached to our Oncople site in Toulouse France.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop execute and troubleshoot enzyme activity and binding assays for screening and mechanistic studies using diverse experimental methodologies with a high level of independent critical thinking.
- Characterize biomolecular interactions (equilibrium and kinetic) in support to lead discovery/optimization efforts by our medicinal chemistry and antibody discovery teams.
- Ensure high-quality data generation analysis and timely report to project teams.
- Leverage lab automation to improve assay operation quality and overall productivity.
- Properly document experimental design findings and assay protocols and comply with all laboratory training and safety requirements.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams and communicate scientific/technical contributions to deliver on project goals in relevant meetings.
- Establish relationships and coordinate collaborations with vendors external partners and CROs to achieve high standards of productivity and quality extend internal capabilities and optimally serve project needs.
- Drive scientific and technical innovations to develop and enhance functional capabilities.
This position is compatible with teleworking up to 2 days a week after the trial period.
We offer an attractive remuneration/benefits package: Incentives profit-sharing Pierre Fabre shareholding with matching contribution health and provident insurance 16 days of holidays (RTT) in addition to 25 days of personal holidays public transport participation very attractive CE...
Who you are
Bachelors or Masters (with 5 years experience) or Ph.D. in Biochemistry Biophysics or a related field with relevant drug discovery experience in abiotech/pharmaceutical setting.
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in a wide range of biochemical and biophysical assay methods and techniques for the characterization of small molecules/antibodies protein-ligand binding and protein-protein interactions.
- Hands-on experience with liquid handling instruments for assay operation as well as automated data processing and visualization software tools.
- Protein biochemistry expertise (gene cloning transfection expression & purification) and working knowledge on adjacent disciplines (structural biology and chemistry) are highly desired.
- Experience in oncology is a plus.
- Motivated and agile team player with the ability to work in a collaborative environment across the R&D organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment social balance and complementarity for our employees which is why our offers are open to all without restriction.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
