Senior Research Associate Discovery

argenx

Ghent, Belgium

In this lab-focused role, you will plan, execute and report on experiments that contribute to the discovery of new antibody-based therapies. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary project team, engaging in every stage of product development. Our stimulating environment fosters teamwork and creativity, empowering you to make a significant impact.

Key responsibilities:

Independent Experimentation: Design and conduct experiments using a wide variety of assays and techniques to produce and timely deliver high-quality results that align with project goals.
Collaborative Engagement: Actively participate in project teams, adjust to changing team dynamics and project requirements, and manage your workload accordingly to meet deadlines.
Data Reporting: Document results meticulously in an electronic lab notebook, pro-actively seek feedback from various stakeholders and present insights in team meetings.
Continuous Learning: Stay curious and open to acquiring new techniques, while sharing your knowledge with team members.

Profile:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science or a related field or Master’s degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Industrial engineer or equivalent.

Experience:

Option A: 4+ years of hands-on experience in key lab techniques such as SPR, ELISA, cell culture, flow cytometry, protein production and purification, HPLC, and SDS-PAGE; OR
Option B: 8+ years of industrial laboratory experience including qualitative data reporting, demonstrating a strong willingness and ability to quickly learn and apply new assays and techniques.
Passion for lab work: This role is lab-focused, but reporting on generated data in lab notebooks or orally in team meetings is also part of your day-to-day-job. Motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented, accurate in execution.
Analytical Mindset: Strong critical thinking skills to assess data quality and propose actionable next steps.
Team Player: Adept at fostering a positive team environment and keen to work with stakeholders across various teams to achieve common goals and with good communication skills.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in written and spoken English to ensure clear and effective information exchange.

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