Scientist – Bioassay Development, Temporary Position

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Due to a maternity leave we are seeking a highly motivated scientist with theoretical and hands-on experience with immunoassays and cell-based potency assays, in a one-year temporary position. You will contribute to our nonclinical and clinical portfolio by developing and implementing various bioassays internally as well as at CRO´s. The ideal candidate has industry experience using bioassays for antibodies or other biopharmaceuticals and is stimulated by working in a dynamic and innovative environment. You plan and conduct experiments by yourself, and/or with the help of our technicians and, also oversee contracted work at CRO´s.

Qualifications

  • Relevant education as cand.pharm., cand.scient., cand.polyt., or equivalent
  • Strong scientific background in bioassay development
  • Industry or similar experience with biologics, ideally therapeutic antibodies
  • Can independently design and execute bioassays relevant for nonclinical and clinical development of therapeutic antibodies, e.g. potency, effector-function, PK, PD, ADA assays
  • Experience with different kind of immunoassay platforms, e.g. ELISA, FACS, Gyrolab, MSD
  • Experience with CRO interaction and bioanalytical endpoints in clinical trial protocols is an advantage
  • Innovative, flexible and quality minded
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

We offer

  • A challenging and versatile job in an innovative, flexible, focused and committed biotech environment
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications
  • Compensation package including a personalized and company-wide bonus system, flexible working hours and an inspiring working environment

Working in Symphogen

When being part of Symphogen you will always have a challenging job in a creative, goal-oriented, value-based biotech environment with a meaningful mission. You will have good development opportunities, in an inspiring organization with focus on diversity, teamwork, commitment and you as a person.

For further information

For more information, you are welcome to contact Niels Jørgen Østergaard Skartved, BioAssay Team Manager (nsk@symphogen.com /+45 2632 9961) or Pia Holm Olesen, HR Manager (+45 4526 5050).

Please also see www.symphogen.com for information about our company.

Please mark your CV and application Scientist – Bioassay Development and send by email to: job@symphogen.com no later than September 15, 2020. Potential candidates will be invited for interview as they apply, and we reserve the right to terminate before the posting expires.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Company

Symphogen is a subsidiary of Servier and antibody center of excellence primarily focused on oncology and immune-oncology. We have a highly efficient antibody discovery and research platform supported by comprehensive early development capabilities. 

Our antibody platform delivers antibodies with unique functionalities providing best or first in class potential as combination or mono therapy. Our approach and capabilities are well suited for combination therapies at the core of future cancer treatment.

Symphogen is located in Ballerup in the greater Copenhagen area. The company currently employs approximately 100 people.

Company

Symphogen is a subsidiary of Servier and antibody center of excellence primarily focused on oncology and immune oncology. We have a highly efficient antibody discovery and research platform supported by comprehensive early development capabilities.

Our antibody platform delivers antibodies with unique functionalities providing best or first in class potential as combination or mono therapy. Our approach and capabilities are well suited for combination therapies at the core of future cancer treatment.

Symphogen is located in Ballerup in the greater Copenhagen area. The company currently employs approximately 150 people

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