Associate Scientist Preclinical Product Development

Associate Scientist Preclinical Product Development

argenx

Ghent, Belgium

Laboratory & Technical Activities

• Perform high‑quality affinity measurements (SPR, BLI,...) for therapeutic antibodies.
• Conduct cell‑based assays, and contribute to formulation, stability testing, and other relevant analytical workflows.
• Develop, optimize, and execute batch release assays to support antibody production runs.
• Independently plan, conduct, interpret, and report experiments with accurate documentation.
• Design experimental protocols and troubleshoot technical challenges creatively.
• Demonstrate strong learning agility and proactively adopt new laboratory techniques.

Operational Oversight & Coordination

• Bring structure and project‑management discipline into the team: help organize daily activities, track priorities, and ensure clarity on deliverables.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows, optimize processes, and strengthen support to project teams.
• Summarize and present results clearly to enable data‑driven decisions.
• Actively manage multiple parallel assignments in a fast‑paced environment.

Profile

• Master’s degree in Industrial Sciences, Biochemistry/Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
• Ideally 4+ years of relevant industry experience; strong hands‑on lab experience is required.
• A strong quality mindset : you naturally notice gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities to enhance reliability.
• Someone who loves creating structure out of chaos and feels energized by organizing, planning, and streamlining.
• Team player with enthusiasm, ownership, and accuracy in execution and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; fluent in English (written & spoken).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional setting.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with a passion for scientific excellence.