Research Associate, Protein Sample Management

at  Genmab

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.
The Role
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 Sample Management.
This team is responsible for releasing protein batches after data review, receiving and managing the research material inventory, distributing the antibodies internally as well as organizing shipping to external partners.
In this position, you will work as a Research Associate in the Inventory Management team. Together with the team you are responsible for managing the inventory and distributing materials to the various research groups in Genmab. With good teamwork and clear communication, you will be part of one of Genmab’s business critical teams supporting the development of therapeutic knock-your-socks-off antibodies.
We are at a pivotal moment in professionalizing and accelerating our business, and we must anticipate output that will be multiple times greater than last year. Automation is key to achieving this.
The Responsibilities
As Research Associate, Protein Sample Management, you will be part of the Inventory Management team which is responsible for the storage and internal and external distribution of Genmab’s research antibodies and proteins.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the inventory and issuance of samples to the requesters;
• Contributing to the optimization and innovation of our team;
• Communicating with Scientist and Research Associates about requests and updates
• Identifying and addressing inefficiencies in workflows;
• Implementing and utilizing automation tools to improve our operations

Requirements:
You are motivated, have a service-oriented attitude, and can deal with changing priorities and unexpected workloads. You like to work in a team, but you are also capable of working independently.

Moreover, you meet the following professional requirements:

• MLO or HLO (Bachelor’s) degree in biochemistry, biology, or equivalent;
• Experience working in a laboratory according to established procedures;
• You are accurate, flexible, solution driven;
• Experience with software in automation and data handling;
• Ability to maintain a details oriented behavior while working on different workflows through the day;
• Ability to be proactive, enthusiastic and goal orientated;
• Ability to communicate with business level English both oral and written;
• Industry related experience is an advantage.

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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• Maintaining the inventory and issuance of samples to the requesters;
• Contributing to the optimization and innovation of our team;
• Communicating with Scientist and Research Associates about requests and updates
• Identifying and addressing inefficiencies in workflows;
• Implementing and utilizing automation tools to improve our operation