Research Associate, Downstream Processing

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!

Role

As part of our team supporting CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls) development, you will play a hands-on role in both early- and late-stage clinical programs. We are focused on developing and improving purification strategies for antibody products, and building robust downstream processes (DSP) like chromatography and tangential flow filtration (TFF). We are always looking for ways to innovate and improve how we work, bringing in new technologies and smarter approaches to process development and characterization.

This is a great opportunity for someone starting out to gain hands-on experience in DSP development, all while being part of a supportive and energetic team! In this role you will grow in a learning-focused environment with exposure to cutting-edge biopharma processes and the chance to collaborate with international, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute protein separation experiments under supervision, primarily focusing on antibody purification using chromatography and filtration techniques.
• Support the optimization of existing purification processes and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Assist in the use of software applications such as Empower (HPLC) and Unicorn (AKTA) for data acquisition and analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues across CMC, including scientists and research associates, as part of international project teams.
• Accurately document experimental work in lab notebooks, reports, and presentations, following quality and data integrity guidelines.

Requirements

You are an enthusiastic and motivated early-career professional who is eager to apply your knowledge and hands-on experience in a GMP-like setting. You are detail-oriented, adaptable to changing priorities, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment. You bring the following:

• Completed HLO/BSc or MSc in a relevant field (e.g., Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences).
• 1–3 years of relevant hands-on experience in a protein purification, biochemical, or CMC-related laboratory environment (internships or thesis projects included).
• Good understanding or exposure to protein purification techniques such as chromatography (Protein A, IEX, HIC) and filtration (TFF).
• Willingness to learn high-throughput screening, DoE (Design of Experiments), and data analysis tools.
• Experience with analytical techniques, including HP-SEC and HCP determination, is an advantage.
• Familiarity with laboratory software (e.g., Unicorn, Empower) is a plus, but not required.
• You have good communication skills in English, both written and spoken. You can clearly document your work and communicate effectively with colleagues in a professional and collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance and to adapt to evolving project needs.

Please note that is an onsite role, and relocation support is not available for this position.

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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