Senior Associate Scientist Oncology
Location: Leuven
Job Type: Full-time
About Us: Onco3R is a dynamic and innovative biotech start-up company committed to transform patient’s lives with best-in-class medicines. We are looking for a talented scientist to help driving precision oncology projects from target validation to clinical candidate nomination.
Scope of the job
As senior associate scientist, you will play a critical role in the design, execution, and analysis of scientific experiments to support and advance our precision oncology portfolio. This role combines hands-on experimental work with lab management responsibilities and coordination with internal and external partners to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
Key responsibilities
Be part of a team of cell biologists responsible for validating new oncology targets and progressing projects from concept to clinical testing
Select and adapt the most relevant technical approach to address a project question
Organize and realize experiments in order to obtain reliable and consistent scientific data with general guidance and planning by manager
Flexibly adapt experiment planning based on changing priorities in the project
Ensure data quality and integrity: critically analyze data, report issues timely, identify causes of inconclusive or failed experiments and discrepancies, compare to previous data and suggest corrective measures autonomously
Organize and present own results and scientific data in a clear and comprehensive manner (written and oral) for review by manager
Understand the goal of own team’s activities (working on the same project) and put own contribution to these activities in perspective
Actively collaborate with project stakeholders inside the company as well as coordinate collaborations with CROs
Participate in sharing ideas and knowledge with peers (e.g. ask questions during own area team/group meetings)
Contribute to the productivity of the laboratory (back-up for other teams, etc.)
Maintain operational excellence in the laboratory: laboratory management (e.g. lab cleaning, EHS, maintenance of equipment...)
Teaches others in team on processes and techniques
Job requirements
Msc. in Biology, Biochemistry, life sciences or a relevant discipline with 3-5 years of experience or a B.S. with 4-8 years of relevant R&D experience in biotech or pharma industry
A proven track record and extensive practical experience in cellular assay building and usage of multiple types of readouts and molecular biology techniques (e.g. high content imaging, FACS, transcriptomics, qPCR, PCR, construct design, DNA engineering tools, etc.)
In vitro and ex vivo cell pharmacology/Oncology drug discovery experience is a plus
A highly creative "out-of-the-box" mindset, a broad biological interest and an interest to work on disease relevant assays to identify ways to treat patients
As a team player, you promote an open and supportive climate and a collaborative organization
Good communication skills
Accurate, reliable, critical & well organized
Passionate about bringing new transformative medicines to cancer patients
Being fluent in English, both written and spoken is a must for our international work environment
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Opportunity to help shape the growth of the company.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume to contact@onco3R.com