Research Associate, Format Translation

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.

Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

The Role

We are looking for a collaborative and motivated Research Associate to join the Format Translation team within Antibody Research Technologies (ART). In this role, you will play a key part in the development and characterization of macrophage engagers, supporting our immuno-oncology pipeline.

This is a temporary (1 year), lab-based position where you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with primary cell systems and immunological safety profiling. You’ll work closely with scientists across ART and Discovery in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out in vitro experiments using primary human macrophages and whole blood to evaluate the activity and safety of macrophage engager formats

• Perform immune-based assays such as ADCP, cytokine release assays, and flow cytometry to monitor immune activation

• Maintain and differentiate primary cell cultures (e.g., monocyte-derived macrophages)

• Accurately analyze, interpret, and document experimental data

• Collaborate with colleagues across ART and other Discovery teams to support shared project goals

• Contribute to the development and improvement of innovative assay platforms for macrophage engager testing

• Participate actively in lab routines and team discussions

Requirements

• You have a BSc or MSc in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field

• You have practical experience with primary immune cell cultures, ideally including macrophages

• You bring 1–3 years of experience in an academic or industry setting (biotech/pharma preferred)

• You are confident using microscopy (e.g., Incucyte or confocal), flow cytometry, and data analysis tools (e.g., FlowJo, GraphPad Prism)

• Familiarity with cytokine detection methods (e.g., ELISA, MSD, Luminex) or whole blood assays is a plus

• You are organized, communicative, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a diverse team

• You take a proactive and thoughtful approach to your work

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose

• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do

• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving

• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds

• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team

• You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative

• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)

• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!

Locations

Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO®) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X .

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