Senior Research Associate, Protein Production & Analytics
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
As our new Senior Research Associate, y ou will be part of the In-house Protein Supply team, and specifically within the Protein Production & Analytics team at Genmab, Utrecht. This team is responsible for the production, purification and biochemical characterization of Genmab’s therapeutic antibody batches .
This is a temporary lab-based position for one year (covering a leave of absence) in which you would be able to learn new skills, and get some real-life experience within a n international biotech company!
Responsibilities
- Perform transient protein production, purification, and biochemical analysis of diverse antibody formats for early-stage research projects.
- Collaborate closely with scientists and research associates across different expertise teams.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with precision to ensure consistent and high-quality results.
- Document and analyze experimental data in Genmab’s electronic Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
- Contribute to the continuous improvement projects within the team.
Requirements
- You have a completed HBO, BSc, or MSc degree or equivalent in biotechnology, biochemistry, life sciences or related field of study. Candidates holding a PhD will not be considered.
- You have knowledge of a nd experience with either transient production of proteins in mammalian cells or protein purification strategies.
- You have knowledge of and/or experience with some of the main bioanalytical techniques to characterize proteins, such as absorbance spectroscopy (Nanodrop), Bio Layer Interferometry (Octet), Capillary Electrophoresis (CE-SDS) and Analytical Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC).
- Familiarity with automated purification systems such as AKTA FPLC and Unicorn software is a plus .
- You have an interest and affinity for practical work in the laboratory, with hands-on experience working with biomolecules .
- You have good organizational and communication skills and are able to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines and deal with changing priorities.
- You are motivated by delivering high quality output and are used to working according to a quality system.
- You have an interest in software, automation and data handling.
- You have professional business level English language skills, both written and verbal.
General information
- This is a fulltime lab-based position consisting of approximately 2-3 days in the lab and the remaining days performing data-analysis, reviewing and documentation.
- Please note that t his role is not eligible for sponsorship .
About You
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You are genuinely passionate about our purpose
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You bring precision and excellence to all that you do
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You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
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You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds
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You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
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You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative
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You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
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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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