R&D Lab Associate Scientist (M/F/X) at AmylTherapeutics

To support its growth, the biotech company Amyl Therapeutics is looking for a Lab Associate Scientist in the Research and Development team, based in the Legia Park (Liège):

Your mission

As an R&D Lab Associate Scientist, you plan and execute the laboratory analyses inside the R&D team, to characterize and differentiate drug candidates for the treatment of amyloid- mediated diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases. You report experimental data and contribute to result interpretation under the supervision of the R&D laboratory manager and in collaboration with the project managers. You actively participate to R&D
meetings.

Your responsibilities

  • You are in charge of the execution and analysis of the lab experiments in an autonomous
    manner
  • You ensure data recording in the electronic lab notebook, with emphasis on data integrity • You interpret and communicate scientific data in collaboration with the R&D laboratory
    manager
  • You participate in the development and refinement of new methods
  • You apply strict ethical standards and good scientific practices in your daily work
  • You contribute to results presentation during internal group meetings
  • You contribute to R&D reports writing with the R&D laboratory manager • You actively narticinate in the lab coordination (equinment inventory managemen.
    security…) and maintenance

Required qualifications

Biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology bachelor or equivalent. A master in the field of biological sciences is an asset.

  • Previous experience in a laboratory function is required (3 years in industry)
  • Expertise in the following techniques:

Protein biochemistry: Plate kinetics (binding, protein aggregation) by spectrofluorimetry, SDS-PAGE analysis, Western-Blot, Dot Blots, DLS, DSF, protein coupling, stability studies and/or other protein biophysical techniques

Immunoassays: ELISA, bioassays, competition/ inhibition assays

  • Proficient in French and technical proficiency in English (oral and written) |
  • Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, eLab, Origin

Additional qualification

Expertise in the following techniques:

  • Analysis and production of recombinant proteins (E. coli/CHO) or monoclonal antibodies
  • Analytical chromatography (HPLC) |
  • Laboratory automation (small scale)

Soft Skills

  • Dynamic, positive and curious. Open to changes/ able to adapt easily to changes and to the variety of tasks
  • Autonomous worker, with a strong team-spirit and good communication skills
  • Willing to learn and to suggest technical improvements
  • Strong sense of rigor, good analytical skills & critical mindse

Our offer

We are offering a permanent contract (full time), competitive salary package in a pleasant working environment and a small team. The company is growing and is promising great
challenges.

Job start date: 3rd of February, 2025.

Amyl Therapeutics
Boulevard Patience et Beaujon 3, bte 12, 4000 Liege,