Research Scientist for immunoassays (1 year maternity cover)

Are you a passionate and experienced scientist with immunoassays? If yes, then this might be just the right job for you. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our Biomarker Assay Development department as a maternity cover. Apply today for a life changing career! The position
As our new Research Scientist, your primary responsibility will be to support our biomarker projects in close collaboration with stakeholders. Your role will entail:

Collaborating with colleagues to define biomarker assay strategies across a diverse range of projects

Developing and supporting fit-for-purpose ligand binding assays (e.g., ELISA, MSD, AlphaLisa) for quantification and qualification of new biomarkers in pre-clinical and clinical samples

Actively seeking internal and external inspiration to optimize our methodologies

Mentoring and training junior colleagues in ligand binding assays and data analysis

Participating in multidisciplinary project teams and engaging with stakeholders from various parts of [xxxxx]

Contributing to the promotion of a culture of innovation and curiosity, while ensuring accountability and timely delivery of high-quality scientific data

Qualifications
To thrive and succeed in this position we expect you to have:

A PhD degree within Life Sciences, or a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

A strong scientific immunoassay experience (e.g., ligand binding assays)

A track record of conducting biomarker assay establishment and analytical qualification

Ability to identify and solve experimental issues, and perform and report quantitative bioanalysis of human and animal study samples

Moreover, it would be beneficial if you have:

Experience with flow cytometry including hands on and analysis of data

Experience with drug discovery and development in the pharmaceutical industry or similar

Some understanding of both preclinical research and early clinical development

Some understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms preferably within cardiometabolic diseases

In addition, as a person you have a positive, curious, and collaborative mindset, with great interpersonal skills that allow you to build fruitful relations with both colleagues and stakeholders. About the department
At the Biomarker Assay Development department, we establish and qualify biomarker assays to support drug discovery, and we deliver biomarker data that is key for maturing the next generation of drugs changing the lives for patients with chronic and rare diseases. Our department consists of three teams and 21 highly skilled and self-motivated scientists and technicians. We collaborate and share knowledge to benefit each other and ultimately the patients. We are experts in flow cytometry and immunoassays such as ELISA, AlphaLisa and MSD, which are routinely applied for quantification of biomarkers. Biomarker Assay Development is part of Global Translation, an organisational area responsible for application of translational methodologies across all the therapy areas in [xxxxx]. Global Translation is part of [xxxxx]´s Research & Early Development and is located in Måløv, Greater Copenhagen. Our ambitious goal is to ensure early, data driven decision making in clinical trials by application of biomarkers of target engagement, proof-of-mechanism, and proof-of-concept. Working at [xxxxx]
At [xxxxx], we use our skills, dedication, and ambitions to change lives for the better for patients around the word. We offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. We offer an exciting job with lots of challenges among great colleagues in a positive and strong collaborative environment.
Contact
For further information, please contact Anja Ramstedt Jensen, Head of Biomarker and Assay Development at [xxxxx] Deadline
25 June 2024. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At [xxxxx] we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.