Junior or Associate Scientist Preclinical Product Development

Junior or Associate Scientist Preclinical Product Development

argenx

Ghent, Belgium

We are currently looking for a Junior or Associate Scientist, with working experience in the laboratory to join our R&D team in our facility in Zwijnaarde. The candidate should have a high drive to generate qualitative results together and in tight collaboration with other members of the project team in a professional and challenging fashion. This all happens in a dynamic, informal and stimulating environment where you and your colleagues work to reach the set goals. Every employee gets the opportunity to get involved in all the various steps within her/his project.

Work description

Responsibilities:

• Support the production and characterization of therapeutic antibodies,
• Perform biochemical, biophysical, and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA, SPR/BLI, SDS‑PAGE, HPLC‑SEC, cell‑based functional assays, flow cytometry),
• Develop, refine, and validate in vitro assays in line with project objectives,
• Contribute to introducing and implementing new methodologies within the team,
• Independently plan and execute experiments with thorough and accurate documentation,
• Analyze and interpret data with rigor and strong attention to detail,
• Provide clear input to data summaries, project meetings, and study reports,
• Collaborate effectively within project teams, managing priorities and workflows efficiently,
• Continuously learn new techniques and share expertise with colleagues,
• Coordinate materials, samples, and interactions with internal stakeholders and external partners/CROs,
• Address unexpected challenges with creativity and problem‑solving skills.

Profile

• Degree Master in Science (Industrial Engineer), Master in Biochemistry/Biotechnology, Master in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent,
• 1-2 years of industry experience or collaboration with industry is a bonus,
• Experience in conducting and analyzing multiparameter flow cytometry experiments is an advantage,
• Strong team player with motivation, enthusiasm, accuracy in execution and reporting, and the ability to manage parallel workflows,
• Effective communication skills,
• Good oral and writing skills in English.