Senior Research Associate, Target Discovery

The Role

Genmab is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our dynamic Target Discovery team. Y ou will be part of the Discovery department working in the Target Discovery team , focusing on oncology . Target Discovery works to find, validate, and understand new antibody drug targets. As a Senior Research Associate, you will use state-of-the art technology, set up innovative new systems , and generate data to find these new targets. You will be at the foundation of the development of new drugs that address high unmet need diseases. In addition to the Target Discovery team, you will work closely with other research teams, (antibody) technology teams and data science teams in a highly multidisciplinary way.

This is a hands-on, lab-based temporary position for 9 months , covering a colleague’s leave of absence. While an extension is not currently anticipated, any continuation beyond the initial 9-month period would depend on the department’s needs.

Are you interested in learning new skills and gaining valuable experience within an international biotech company? We look forward to receiving your application!

Responsibilities

• You will work in a team of scientists and research associates dedicated to target discovery and validation.

• You will perform various types of functional assays using tumor cells and primary cells to identify and validate targets.

• Using your up-to-date knowledge of and experience with assays used in cell biology, oncology, and immunology, you are responsible for the set-up and accurate execution of a broad set of in vitro assays, target screens , and target validation experiments.

• You take initiative, set high-quality standards, and keep an eye on ways to improve your work.

• You work independently, document and process the test results, draw conclusions, and report these to the team.

• You are able to understand the fundamental concepts behind the assays and will contribute to setting-up new, innovative assays, in close collaboration with a scientist.

Requirements

• You have a completed HLO (BSc) or MSc degree in Life Sciences and have minimum 3 years of work experience in the field of oncology and/or immunology.

• You have extensive experience with cell line and primary cell culture , flow cytometry, microscopy, various functional cellular assays (cell viability, proliferation, apoptosis, etc.) .

• You have hands-on experience with cell and molecular biology techniques like DNA/ RNA extraction, W estern B lotting , ELISA , gene-editing technologies , cell transfection and transduction, im munostaining . You are comfortable with medium - / high - throughput techniques.

• You recognize the importance of working according to a quality system, which includes adhering to procedures and detailed documentation of your work.

• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook reporting is an advantage.

• You are flexible and capable of running several projects parallel to each other, adjusting priorities appropriately together with the team.

• You are enthusiastic, goal-oriented, efficient, and accurate , and you enjoy working in a team and as a team.

• You are a strong team player and have extensive experience working in collaborative project teams.

• You welcome and use feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow.

• You have excellent interpersonal skills, and you are fluent in English, both written and verbal.

• You love to work in the lab and face experiments with a problem-solving attitude and inspire others with your ‘getting things done’ mentality.

Intended Recruitment Timeline

• Application deadline: Thursday 10 September (end of day).

• Shortlisting: week of 14 Sept.

• Virtual screenings: week of 21 Sept.

• Onsite interviews: last week of Sept & first week of Oct.

• Intended start date: 1 Nov/Dec.