Lab Technician, Protein Supply and Analytics
At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.
Genmab is focused on the creation and development of innovative and differentiated antibody products, with the aim of improving the lives of cancer patients.
As our new Research Associate you will be part of the Antibody Research Materials department. Four closely connected teams focus on fueling Genmab’s discovery pipeline by supplying the base elements for the projects: the research materials. Our challenge is to deliver these at predictable and fast timelines and high user-friendliness. This vacancy is part of the Protein Supply & Analytics team. This team is responsible for the purification and biochemical characterization of Genmab’s therapeutic antibody batches. We constantly seek to improve existing techniques and to implement new analytical techniques .
This is a temporary position for 6 months in which you would be able to kick start your career, learn new skills , and get some real-life experience within a biotech company.
Your role at Genmab
Within the Protein Supply and Analytics team you will:
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Prepare bispecific antibodies using Genmab’s proprietary DuoBody technology.
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Apply bioanalytical techniques (chromatography and mass spectrometry) to characterize different proteins and antibody molecules for early R&D projects.
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Perform most of the work according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) requiring a high degree of accuracy.
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Document, analyze , and report the results in our LIMS system .
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Work closely with scientists and other research associates in multiple project teams in early-stage research projects.
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Contribute to process optimization and technological innovation within the team.
What we ask
You are keen and motivated to use your up-to-date knowledge and experience in protein chemistry techniques to strengthen our team. You are precise and accurate in the execution of experiments and in the documentation of the results. You have good organizational and communication skills, and you can deal with changing priorities and unexpected workload. You like to work in a team, but you are also capable of working independently.
In addition, you meet the following professional requirements:
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You have completed a BSc , HLO , MLO , or equivalent in analytical chemistry, protein chemistry, biochemistry or related fields. (Candidates with a PhD are considered overqualified for this position and will not be considered).
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You have an interest and affinity for practical work in the laboratory, with hands-on experienc e working with biomolecules.
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You have k nowledge of, and experience with HPLC/UPLC systems using a variety of techniques, like SEC, CIEX, HIC and RP.
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You are organized, ha ve detailed-oriented attitude and you follow through on tasks, proactively addressing issues and concerns
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You have the a bility to work with tight deadlines and are able to work according to standard operating procedures
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Professional business level English language skills, both written and verbal.
About You
- You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
- You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
- You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
- You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
- You are not afraid to grapple with the unknown and be innovative
- You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
- You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so
Locations
Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed 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 guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. 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 locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan.
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