Technician Protein Analytics

In the Leyden Labs CMC team, a new opportunity has opened up for a

TECHNICIAN PROTEIN ANALYTICS

to work from our office in Leiden, the Netherlands.

Leyden Labs is a fast-growing biotech company currently expanding the CMC team focused on continuing pipeline filling projects for the discovery of new molecules.

In your role as Technician you will oversee and execute experiments related to early and late-stage CMC activities e.g. new formulations, product stability, forced degradation, method optimization, lab support for manufacturing investigations. Your responsibilities will include day-to-day planning, execution, and reporting of experiments to support the team. Our new colleague has a flexible mindset, appetite for learning new skills, conducts experiments efficiently, and is full of enthusiasm to join a lab within a fast-paced team of a highly dynamic company.

This will be on your plate for the next 3 to 6 months:

• Provide support on the set-up of experiments to screen and characterize potential protein candidates and targets of interest

• Prepare reagents and solutions

• Operate the HPLC, the cIEF-machine and other analytical equipment

• Working closely with team colleagues to develop laboratory workflows

• Participate and execute general laboratory tasks, including maintenance (calibrating and troubleshooting), and improve laboratory procedures of the analytical equipment techniques used for the experiments

• Write SOP’s and work instructions Report data in (electronic) laboratory notebooks (eLNB), assay forms and overview sheets

• Data analysis and interpreting data (with support of the scientist)

More about the team: 

Our CMC team currently includes two senior managers CMC, a principal technician and an associate scientist. In this role you will be reporting to the Director of CMC. 

Why would you want to work with us:

With innovation at the forefront, Leyden Labs is on a mission to develop cutting-edge mucosal protection platforms designed to free people from the threat of respiratory viruses, such as influenza and coronaviruses. Working at Leyden Labs will give you the opportunity to work with a group of talented people and immerse yourself in truly meaningful medical science.

• Vocational degree with at least 5 years of experience or bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or related field with at least 3 years of experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience within protein analysis and/or formulation development (industry experience required)

• Hands-on experience with the following techniques: HP-SEC, HP-IEX, RP-HPLC, cIEF, DLS/nDSF, CE-SDS

• Experience with protein purification is considered a plus.

• Experience with electronic lab notebook (ELN) is an advantage

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Dutch, including keeping a detailed laboratory notebook

• Good experience in working according to high quality standards

More about you:

• Open, flexible, and positive approach to work in a dynamic environment

• Highly motivated and dedicated team player, able to deliver quality work within deadlines, but also can work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to learn new experimental techniques and adapt existing protocols to new research questions

• Ability to take on challenges and the ability to provide suggestions for improvements

What we offer:

• A challenging position (32-40 hours/week) in a dynamic start-up biotechnology company

• Contribute to the development of next generation medicines providing protection against airborne viruses

• A stimulating working environment with an enthusiastic team

• Attention and possibilities for personal and professional growth

• Competitive pay and benefits

Ideally our new colleague starts in as soon as possible, but we are willing to wait for the best candidate, so we understand you have a notice period or already planned a holiday.

Leyden Labs is an equal opportunity employer, so we firmly believe that people thrive in a diverse and inclusive team. We are looking for people who can make an impact and work on our purpose, together.

Are you excited about Leyden Labs, our mission, and this role? Then please click the button and let me know you’re interested by sending me a short cover letter and your cv and I will get in touch within 4 working days to plan a first call. Also do not hesitate reaching out should you have any questions.

To all agency recruiters given the important work our employees do, I kindly request that you do not approach our people directly. At Leyden Labs, all vacancies are filled with internal efforts, and external support is not required at this time.