We are looking for a self-motivated, team-oriented scientist (VIE contract) to enhance our high-throughput platform technology efforts for multi-specific protein therapeutics engineering. In this role, you will establish and automate a new biophysical screening technologies as well as alternative expression systems for the optimization of therapeutic protein candidates.

During this VIE you will:

• Collaborate with research teams to establish and automate a novel biophysical method to determine kinetics and multi⁠ - ⁠parameter stability of protein-based therapeutics.

• Plan and execute experiments and research activities.

• Work closely with internal partners to apply state of the art data base and bioinformatics support solutions for data management and analysis.

• Prepare, analyze, and present data at internal meetings for team discussions and decision making.

• Document experiments and results in electronic notebook and databases.

• Openly share scientific expertise and collaboratively help the team to formulate solutions.

• Maintain the laboratory consistent with departmental and company requirements.

Education:

• Master of Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or equivalent.

Experience:

• Sound understanding of biophysical methods for protein analysis, including surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and thermal stability analysis (nDSF). Working knowledge of at least one of the technologies would be a plus.
• Experience with protein expression and optimization of expression systems.
• Data management and analysis skills (profound Excel knowledge indispensable).

Skills:

• Good in Math / Statistics and motivated to work with large data sets.
• Strong organizational skills, discipline in daily activity planning and prioritizing.
• A positive can-do attitude, passion for lab work and technology, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a highly interactive, fast-paced, team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Languages:

• Fluent English is mandatory.

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