Your profile and skills

• A PhD degree in the life sciences field
• Preferably several years of relevant experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment
• Experience in Research and Development is a requirement, experience in GMP is an advantage
• Experience in molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture
• Experience in protein engineering and expression is an advantage
• A team-mindset with adequate verbal and written communication skills in English
• An open-mind, flexible and pragmatic approac

YOUR ROLE

The Cell Line Development team is part of the Upstream Processing (USP) department responsible for vector generation through to full-scale mammalian cell culture. Activities of the Cell Line Development team include the generation of antibody-producing cell lines for GMP production processes, and production of recombinant protein research materials for product-related projects. We are looking for a scientist to support these activities in close collaboration with the USP team as well as other departments. You will execute and report experimental work and/or lead experimental work including critical review of experimental plans, reports, and raw data. In addition, you will be responsible for outsourcing work in close collaboration with various external service providers. You will remain up-to-date on developments in relevant technologies and scientific literature regarding antibody and cell line development and translate these into implementation where applicable. You will remain up to date and act on relevant international guidelines on the use of cell lines for production of antibody (based) products. You will join a stimulating group of technicians and scientists in a very collaborative environment. As part of this group, your personal as well as your scientific growth are encouraged and developed.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

Ownership of activities with a mindset on precision and quality of your own and your colleague’s work. A natural team player with an attitude to collaborate and communicate as well as being flexible to act in a fast changing and demanding environment. You are result-oriented and use proactivity and creativity as your methodology to find solutions. You are self-motivated which enables you to work with a high degree of independence.

Your profile and skills

• A PhD degree in the life sciences field
• Preferably several years of relevant experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment
• Experience in Research and Development is a requirement, experience in GMP is an advantage
• Experience in molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture
• Experience in protein engineering and expression is an advantage
• A team-mindset with adequate verbal and written communication skills in English
• An open-mind, flexible and pragmatic approach