About Hephaistos-Pharma
Hephaistos is a biotechnology company developing innovative immune sensor modulators to tackle the biggest challenge in oncology: turning up the heat on immune-resistant cold tumors.
Working in close collaboration with Hephaistos sites located in Orsay (Fr) and Lyon (Fr), our Belgian team focuses on the development of analytical methods for product characterization and testing.
About the position
We are looking for a Bioassay Research Associate to join our team in Liège. In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and optimization of bioassays to support the CMC development of our immunotherapy products.
Key responsibilities:
· Develop, implement and transfer bioassays for the testing of our immunotherapy products,
· Draft technical documentation, including procedures, protocols, reports and analytical parts of regulatory dossiers,
· Contribute to implement characterization techniques like HPLC methods, UV-Vis spectrophotometry or DLS to assess the quality of research and engineering batches of products,
· Perform routine physico-chemical analyses in compliance with pharmacopeia and/or standard operating procedures,
· Conduct experiments and develop tests to support troubleshooting needs, when necessary,
· Maintain a laboratory environment aligned with Good Laboratory Practices, including equipment maintenance, cleaning, and inventory management,
· Analyze and present experimental data during team and project meetings,
· Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
About you
For the position, we are looking for the following education, experience and skills:
· Master’s degree or engineering diploma in biology or biochemistry with 2+ years of hands-on practical experience,
· Experience in bioassay method development (cell-based potency assay),
· Experience with physicochemical analysis techniques such as DLS, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, and HPLC would be an advantage,
· Experience with microfluidic formulation would be highly valued,
· Knowledge of ICH guidelines and Quality by Design (QbD) principles,
· Good communication skills, autonomy, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit,
· Professional English is required.
Interested?
Please send your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team at recrutement@hephaistos-pharma.com.