Senior Research Associate, Biochemical Analysis

At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

Role

As a Senior Research Associate in Formulation Development, you will be an integral part of the Biochemical Analysis team within the Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) Sciences & Technologies department. This is more than just a job — you will be at the forefront of pioneering protein stability studies, directly contributing to Genmab’s mission to develop groundbreaking antibody therapeutics and transform the lives of cancer patients!

In this dynamic role, you will blend hands-on laboratory work with advanced data analysis, interpretation, and meticulous documentation. Managing timelines for our critical long-term protein stability studies and playing a key role in meeting crucial company deadlines will be part of your tasks. But that’s not all—your innovative mindset will be put to use as you help drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge methods, techniques, and equipment.

As a Senior Research Associate, you are going to collaborate closely with the scientific lead and fellow research associates in the Formulation Development team, as well as with other teams that are just as passionate about making a difference as you are.

Are you looking to elevate your expertise in CMC formulation studies? Genmab might just have your dream job as Senior Research Associate in Biochemical Analysis!

Responsibilities

• Formulation Development activities include stability testing and stress testing of therapeutic antibodies in different formulations and for different durations.
• You will oversee and manage multiple (long-term) stability studies together with the scientific lead, which requires you to be pro-active and well organized.
• You will perform experiments using a wide range of modern biochemical techniques (e.g., HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, MFI, DLS etc.).
• You will carry out most experiments according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and study-specific protocols.
• You document and report the results clearly and correctly in an electronic lab book and present the results and interpretations to colleagues.
• You work closely together with scientists and other research associates, supporting each other constantly as a team.
• You contribute to the method optimization and tech innovation of our team.
• You act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of one or more laboratory instruments, and are heavily involved in equipment implementation.

Requirements

• You have completed a Bachelor's or Master’s degree study in biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field. Applicants with a PhD are deemed overqualified, and their applications will not be considered.
• You have at least 2-3 years of work experience in protein analysis, preferably with antibodies.
• You have hands-on experience in at least one of the following techniques: Absorbance Spectroscopy, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE-SDS and icIEF), Analytical Chromatography (HPLC), Micro-Flow Imaging (MFI), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Differential Scanning Fluorimetry (DSF).
• You are familiar with basic data analysis software (e.g., Excel, JMP or GraphPad Prism). An interest in software and data handling is an advantage.
• You can work with tight deadlines and are capable of running several projects in parallel and adjusting priorities appropriately.
• You are motivated by delivering high-quality output and you are used to work according to standardized procedures, which requires high accuracy.
• You are a team player, but you are also capable of working independently.
• You have good oral and written communication skills in English.

About You

• You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
• You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
• You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You are not afraid to 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 leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed 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 guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. 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 locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan.

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