Researcher Downstream Processing

DSP Researcher Downstream Processing

Byondis is an independent Dutch biopharmaceutical company, based in Nijmegen, that focuses on developing innovative medicines against cancer and autoimmune diseases. We are driven by one goal: to develop new treatments to improve the standard of care for patients.

The Downstream Processing (DSP) department is responsible for purification and formulation development of biopharmaceuticals and for the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). DSP plays a key role between different departments such as Upstream Processing, Analytical Development & Quality Control, Medicinal & Protein Chemistry and Operations.

In close collaboration with your colleagues, you will be involved in the design, execution and documentation of experiments to purify and characterize biopharmaceutical proteins. The work includes biophysical characterization of proteins and fragments thereof using a multitude of analytical techniques. You will work in a stimulating group of researchers and will be able to grow both in your personal and scientific skills.

Your profile

Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have:

• A Bachelor / Master degree in biochemistry, biopharmaceutical sciences or related subject
• Knowledge of downstream processing and preparative chromatography
• Experience in protein characterization using different analytical techniques such as U/HPLC and SDS-PAGE
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments/methods to determine and predict the stability of biopharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of proteins (preferably monoclonal antibodies)
• Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken)

Skills/Capabilities

• A team-player with excellent communication skills (verbal and written in English and Dutch)
• A flexible, enthusiastic, pro-active and pragmatic mindset
• Work and report in a complete, accurate and structured manner
• Open to new developments and can carry out assignments to develop new or improved techniques and procedures
• Creative in finding solutions

Benefits and well being
Besides a competitive salary, we offer you a dynamic working environment at our state of the art campus in Nijmegen. Our values such as integrity, authenticity, entrepreneurship, quality and trust are very highly regarded. We also offer an good pension scheme, 30 days annual holidays based on a full-time position and we organize several company events throughout the year.

Information and application
Contract hours: 32-40 hrs/week, preferably fulltime
Salary: depending on experience
Location: Nijmegen

For further information, please contact Human Resources, at tel. +31 (0)24 679 5100 or by email; recruitment@byondis.com. If you are interested in joining Byondis in this position, we welcome your application via the apply button. Please send in your application before 4 November 2024.

Applicants must be nationals of a Member State of the European Union or hold a valid work permit for the European Union