Research Associate, High Throughput Molecular Tools & Expression

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.

The  Role
As a Research Associate in the Antibody Discovery - High Throughput Molecular Tools & Expression (HMTE) team, you will work with highly motivated colleagues supporting the organization with molecular biology tools and capabilities. You will use cutting-edge liquid handling systems to perform high-throughput molecular biological procedures efficiently and accurately, combined with the analysis of large data sets. Within this team, you will directly contribute to one of the key processes within the organization, the generation of antibody panels.

The HMTE team is part of the Antibody Research Materials department, providing molecular biology and technology expertise to the research organization and delivering antibody panels to other expert teams, who will lead further characterization and development. You will be part of a team of five, existing of four (Senior) Research Associates and reporting to an Expert Research Associate who's leading the team.

Responsibilities

• You strengthen the HT Molecular Tools & Expression team with your up-to-date knowledge of, and experience in molecular biology techniques.

• You perform molecular biological procedures such as RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR and cloning with the help of state-of-the-art liquid handling robotics systems.

• Document, process, and analyze experimental results in a timely manner; draw valid conclusions, and present these to the wider project team.

• Set high quality standards and take initiatives to improve the team and your own work.

• You share responsibilities for managing and maintaining laboratory spaces, equipment and materials.

Requirements

• You have completed HLO education or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or a related discipline.

• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR, cloning, and sequence analysis.

• Experience with expression of recombinant proteins, preferably antibodies, in mammalian systems.

• Affinity with process automation and optimization using liquid handling robotics (Tecan).

• You like to troubleshoot and are a problem solver when an apparatus gives an error.

• You feel comfortable with big data sets and are enthusiastic about analyzing them.

• Experience with FACS analysis, and protein expression is a plus.

• You have a ‘getting things done mentality’, you are enthusiastic, goal-oriented, efficient and accurate and you enjoy working in a team.

• You are capable of independently running experiments in parallel and working in a flexible way.

• You are fluent in English as this is our main language.

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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