(Sr) Research Associate (temp contract) - Biologics Discovery

at  Confo Therapeutics

Confo Therapeutics is the only GPCR company with a discovery engine that precisely targets desired GPCR conformations. This unique capability allows us to unlock a vast untapped potential for the discovery and development of breakthrough medicines. We are advancing a robust pipeline of large and small molecules focused on validated targets in endocrine and metabolic diseases, as well as addressing a broader array of critical unmet medical needs in collaboration with our partners. Our team of around 50 people is dedicated to advancing our technology, expanding our capabilities, and building out our pipeline in order to achieve the best possible therapeutic outcomes for patients
Confo Therapeutics is located on the Technology Park in Ghent. More information about Confo’s technology and strategy can be found on www.confotherapeutics.com.
For the expansion of our Biologics Discovery team we are currently looking for a (Sr) Research Associate - Biologics Discovery.
This is a temporary 1 year contract.
The chosen candidate will integrate a collaborative team that is responsible for the screening and selection of lead panels of functional biologics.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform Biologics Discovery techniques across target programs.
• Clone VHH antibody repertoires and execute antibody selections
• Characterize antibodies using a broad range of biochemical and cell-based assays to assess their functionality.
• Express membrane proteins in mammalian cells using a variety of transformation methods.
• Contribute to further optimize available methods and workflows
• Careful documentation of experimental work, provide high-quality data on time and report results within electronic lab notebook
• Prepare and effectively present your experimental results (written and oral) to project teams

• Have strong interpersonal skills and interact effectively with your direct collaboratorsHelp maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supply

• Perform Biologics Discovery techniques across target programs.
• Clone VHH antibody repertoires and execute antibody selections
• Characterize antibodies using a broad range of biochemical and cell-based assays to assess their functionality.
• Express membrane proteins in mammalian cells using a variety of transformation methods.
• Contribute to further optimize available methods and workflows
• Careful documentation of experimental work, provide high-quality data on time and report results within electronic lab notebook
• Prepare and effectively present your experimental results (written and oral) to project teams
• Have strong interpersonal skills and interact effectively with your direct collaboratorsHelp maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory suppl