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ProQR Therapeutics
ProQR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company listed on NASDAQ with offices in Leiden the Netherlands and Cambridge Massachusetts USA. ProQR is focused on the development of life changing RNA therapies to meet the unmet need of individuals and families with common and rare diseases. A team of 150 enthusiastic ProQRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is up to this challenge. We have the passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. Our proprietary Axiomer RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells own editing machinery. Axiomer RNA editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA) which is machinery present in all human cells to repair GtoA mutations modulate protein and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases.
Our Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Department is currently looking for an (Associate) Scientist (Fulltime) with a passion for formulation developmentto join our team in Leiden. The CMC department has a central role within the ProQR Therapeutics organization and is responsible for developing manufacturing and characterizing oligonucleotides and therapeutic formulations for research clinical development and commercialization.
Location: Leiden NL (onsite)
The Role
The (Associate) Scientist will support the inhouse laboratory activities of the DP formulation & manufacturing team which is part of the CMC department.
The successful candidate is enthusiastic about bench work and will work closely with other researchers/scientists in an interdisciplinary team environment to progress activities related to the production of oligonucleotides which include:
We expect our (Associate) Scientist to have:
Preferred:
Skills and competencies that are required for making the difference:
ProQR as an employer
As an employer we are a true believer of the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to develop themselves personally and professionally. We believe that happy and energized people working well together in an environment in which they thrive will do phenomenal and awesome things.
We are committed to ensuring that no employee candidate or job applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race age disability pregnancy religion gender identity and expression sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership status. At ProQR we want to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be valued for who they are and in which individual differences and contributions in all forms are recognized and valued.
We offer an exciting and innovative working environment in a very committed organization with the following benefits:
Do you think you can contribute to achieving our mission If so were looking forward to receiving your application by filling out our application form. Please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position. You can contact Silvia Catellani via if you have any questions.
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