We are looking for a highly hands-on and proactive Associate Scientist to join our R&D team at our facility in Ghent/Zwijnaarde. This is a strongly lab focused position, ideal for someone with 2–3 years of relevant experience who enjoys experimental work and is motivated to build deep technical expertise through long-term bench research.
The candidate is ready to take ownership of experiments end-to-end, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings the confidence to drive day-to-day lab execution while contributing to data quality and timelines. This all happens in a dynamic, informal and stimulating environment where you and your colleagues work to reach the set goals.
The job is based in our facility in Zwijnaarde, Belgium. Daily presence on site is expected.
Looking forward to receiving your CV and your motivation letter when applying.
Work description
Responsibilities:
1. Independently plan, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments,
2. Perform a range of molecular, biochemical, and immunological techniques, including PCR, SPR, ELISA, and SDS‑PAGE among others,
3. Maintain accurate, detailed experimental records and report results clearly and consistently,
4. Actively contribute to project teams by organizing daily lab work, setting priorities, and meeting agreed timelines,
5. Troubleshoot experimental challenges and propose practical, creative solutions in close collaboration with colleagues,
6. Process and analyze samples originating from pre‑clinical animal studies,
7. Continuously learn new techniques and share hands-on expertise within the team.
Expertise & technical focus:
8. Biochemical, immunological, and cellular assays
9. Assay development and validation
10. Molecular and cellular biology techniques
11. Experimental work involving small molecules/peptides
Profile
12. Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biomedical, Molecular Biology, or a related field. Or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent years of experience,
13. Typically 2–3 years of relevant industry experience in a hands-on lab role (biotech/pharma/CRO or similar),
14. Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience, with a track record of independently running and troubleshooting assays similar to those listed above, and delivering reproducible results with clear reporting,
15. Strong interest in a long-term, lab-based role where bench work remains a core part of the position,
16. Proactive, reliable, and precise in both execution and documentation; comfortable working with SOPs and evolving protocols,
17. Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills, able to share results clearly within a project team,
18. Fluent in written and spoken English,
19. Prior experience with protein related work and biochemical assays is an advantage.
Offer
20. A full time position in a successful, dynamic, rapidly growing biotech company,
21. A competitive salary package accompanied by comprehensive benefits,
22. Joining a team that provides access to a wide range of technologies, engaging in diverse daily tasks, and encouraging initiative-taking to contribute to the company's success.
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