Research Associate – Selection and Screening (f/m/d) 80-100%

Permanent employee, Full-time · Zürich

Job Description

Join Our Innovative Biotech Startup - Athebio 

Founded in late 2019, Athebio is a highly innovative biotech startup on a mission to revolutionize the field of biotherapeutics. We specialize in developing advanced biotherapeutics with pharma partners based on Designed Ankyrin Repeat Proteins (DARPins) and enable the design and creation a variety of modalities including radiotherapeutics, ADCs, AAV, LNP and T cell engagers.

We explore and unlock the full therapeutic potential of repeat proteins and make it broadly available, with a commitment to scientific excellence, innovation and teamwork. Our mission is to support innovative drug developers to create next-generation biologics by providing tailor-made repeat proteins and supporting them with in-depth expertise and superb service. 

 

Growth Opportunity: Are you ready to grow with us? At Athebio, you won’t just be an employee; you’ll be an active participant in shaping our company’s future.

Passion for Lab Work: We’re seeking an individual who loves to do experimental work and is excited about joining our team, to create ground-breaking solutions for patients in need.

Industry Mindset: If you have hands-on experience of in vitro selection and screening methods in biotherapeutic discovery, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Your responsibilities

  • Discovery: You’ll run discovery campaigns to deliver high-quality Athebody® DARPin therapeutic candidates to our partners, using ribosome display. Work with our experts to interpret results, evaluate hits and prioritize.
  • Independent WorkerBe a team player and support the team by planning and execution of work packages with minimal support.
  • Data Mastery: Analyze and interpret data, then summarize and present key messages to the team and management, to enable efficient decision making.
  • Knowledge Expansion: Continuously expand your scientific and technical expertise.
  • Scientific Excellence: Maintain rigorous standards in your experiments, striving for scientific excellence.
  • Lab Equipment Care: Ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of our laboratory equipment.

     

Key requirements

  • Apprenticeship, BSc, or MSc in a field of Life Sciences, e.g., biochemistry, (molecular/chemical) biology or similar.
  • Minimum of 2 years of drug discovery experience in industry.
  • Strong experience in modern molecular biology techniques including routine work with DNA, RNA and PCR-based methods. A careful and clean working style is essential for reliable results.
  • Hands-on experience in selection and screening of binding proteins, with ribosome display, phage display or similar.
  • Knowledge of protein expression, purification and characterization is an advantage.
  • Timely, independent, and precise in the planning, execution and documentation of experiments.
  • Critical thinking and a problem-solving attitude.
  • Team player with proactive communication and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
  • Familiarity with IT and communication tools, electronic lab journals, and profound knowledge of Microsoft Office – advanced skills in Excel would be a plus.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English– German would be a plus.

 

What we offer

  • An exciting opportunity to take responsibility and grow both professionally and personally within an early-stage biotech startup.
  • Space to actively contribute and impact the development of the company.
  • Chance to learn from world-leading experts in the DARPin technology.
  • Multifaceted activity within a collaborative environment.
  • Joint team activities, such as sports, game nights, excursions, and many more.

 

Our Location

Join us at our state-of-the-art facility located in the Bio–Technopark in Schlieren, Zurich.

Workplace type: On-site

Starting date: Flexible


 
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