Research Technician In Vitro Pharmacology

Byondis is an independent Dutch biopharmaceutical company, based in Nijmegen, that focuses on developing innovative medicines against cancer and autoimmune diseases. We are driven by one goal: to develop new treatments to improve the standard of care for patients. Our In Vitro Pharmacology department is part of Byondis’ research division and is responsible for the early stage development of our biopharmaceutical pipeline. Our work involves in vitro cell-based research to identify the potency, selectivity and mechanism of action of our novel compounds through a variety of techniques, using both cell lines and primary material. We are now seeking a highly-motivated research technician with experience in immuno-oncology to join our team.

Your role:

As a research technician you will be primarily responsible for the execution and contribution to the experimental design of in vitro studies for our novel compounds in the fields of immuno-oncology and autoimmunity. You will establish, optimize and perform cancer and immune cell-based assays to functionally characterize and define the mechanism of action of our ADCs, monoclonal antibodies and small molecules. Reflecting Byondis’ emphasis on teamwork, you will closely work in a team of project leaders, researchers and research technicians.

Your profile

• A bachelor/HLO or master’s degree in life sciences or equivalent. PhD graduates will not be considered for this position.
• ≥ 2 years of relevant experience in immunology or immuno-oncology and cell biology, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Eager to set-up and execute cancer and immune cell-based assays to profile Byondis’ compounds.
• Experience with flow cytometry and/or functional cellular assays is a plus.
• Hands-on work experience in mammalian cell culture and handling of primary blood cells.
• Practical knowledge of standard laboratory techniques.

Skills/Capabilities

• Teamwork-focused
• An open mindset, with a flexible and pragmatic approach.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, driven by quality and results.
• Ability to present and discuss results in project meetings and to accurately report them in electronic lab journals.

What we offer

Besides a competitive salary, we offer you a dynamic working environment at our state-of-the-art campus in Nijmegen.  Our values of integrity, authenticity, entrepreneurship, quality and trust are very highly regarded. We aim to create an engaging and collaborative environment for all of our employees. We also offer an excellent pension scheme, 30 days of annual leave based on a full-time position, and we host several exciting company events throughout the year.

Information and application

• Contract hours: 32-40 hrs/week, preferably full-time
• Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Applicants must be nationals of a Member State of the European Union or hold a valid work permit for the European Union.

For further information, please contact Human Resources, at tel. +31 (0)24 679 5100 or by email; recruitment@byondis.com. If you are interested in joining Byondis in this challenging position, we welcome your application via the apply button. Please send your application before May 30 ^th , 2025.

Recruitment by commercial agencies in relation to this or other vacancies is not appreciated.