Research Associate, Preclinical Invivo Pharmacology

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!

Research Associate, Preclinical In-vivo Pharmacology

The Role

Genmab is seeking a (Sr) Research Associate in the Preclinical in vivo Pharmacology group that works on the development of knock-your-socks-off antibodies and is responsible for a broad set of in vivo studies to evaluate the mechanism of action of Genmab’s innovative antibodies. The position is temporary with the possibility for an extension and a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• You will work in a team with scientists and technicians performing in vivo and ex vivo studies for preclinical efficacy testing of therapeutic antibody products.
• You have practical experience with animals models and with your up-to-date knowledge of immunology, tumor biology and cell biology, you are responsible for accurate realization of experiments in assigned studies.
• You help to organize the setup of experiments, document, perform, process and statistically analyze the test results and report these to the team.
• By investigating the mechanisms of action of our antibodies in vivo you contribute to the selection of clinical candidates and moving the antibody product forward to the clinic.

Requirements

You are experienced and motivated to work in the field of animal models, immunology and tumor biology. You are enthusiastic, goal-oriented, and capable of working efficiently and accurately, and you enjoy working in a team. You take initiative, set high standards for quality, and continuously suggest how to improve your work. You are also interested in learning and developing new skills and are driven to work together on the development of a new generation of medicines. You are flexible to accommodate the needs of in vivo studies and a growing organization.

About you

• You have a completed HLO education or equivalent.
• You have an Experiment on Animals (art 13f2) certification.
• You have experience (2-3 year) with in vivo work.
• You have preferably previous experience with immunological in vitro techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry and ELISA.
• Knowledge of immunology, tumor biology, cell biology, and statistics is preferred.
• You work in a structured method and have good organizational skills.
• You are capable of running several experiments in parallel.
• You are flexible to accommodate changing priorities and occasional work outside office hours.
• You recognize the importance of working in accordance to the agreed Quality System, which includes adhering to procedures and detailed documentation of your work.
• You are fluent in both English and Dutch, which is spoken in the team and office.

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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