Acerta Pharma
Oncology drug discovery
LaboratoryScientist–Automation&Biochemistry
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“Laboratory Scientist – Automation & Biochemistry at Acerta Pharma. Skills: Biochemical assays, Automation, Robotics. Develop biochemical assays. Optimize biochemical assays”
What You'll Achieve.
Transforming the lives of patients; High-quality data generation; Smooth workflows; Reliable assay performance
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting assay performance
Currently living and working within the EU, In possession of an EU passport, Willing to work onsite in Oss until the move to Amsterdam UMC in early 2027, Relocation support is not available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree or equivalent relevant scientific experience, hands-on experience with biochemical / cell-based assays in a drug discovery or research setting, Experience planning, running, and troubleshooting experiments independently, Good understanding of assay principles, data quality, and experimental controls, Clear and confident communication skills, A collaborative, mature attitude, commitment to working safely and responsibly in the lab, fluent in English, prepared to work from our laboratories in Oss until we move to our new site in Amsterdam UMC campus
Nice to Have
Industry experience and/or experience in a screening center, Experience working with laboratory automation or robotics systems (Biomeki7), Experience with coding or scripting languages, ideally supporting data handling, assay automation, or process improvement, Background in drug discovery, pharmacology, or related biomedical research
What You'll Do.
Develop biochemical assays
Optimize biochemical assays
Run biochemical assays
Execute experiments independently
Troubleshoot assay performance
Work with automation platforms
Support assay transfer
Improve existing methods
Analyze experimental data
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with project teams; Collaborate across disciplines; Share findings effectively with colleagues
Communication Scope
Clear communication skills; Confident communication skills; Ability to share findings effectively
Full Job Description
**Laboratory Scientist – Automation & Biochemistry (full time) ** **Location: Pivot Park Oss - > Amsterdam UMC Campus (from early 2027) Full time | 40 hours per week** **Hours: Fulltime – 100% Lab-based** At Acerta Pharma, part of the AstraZeneca group, we are driven by one mission: transforming the lives of patients with haematological cancers through groundbreaking science and innovative therapies. As we expand our research footprint in the Netherlands, we are building toward an exciting new chapter, the launch of the AstraZeneca Netherlands R&D hub in Amsterdam in early 2027. Until then, you will work from our state-of-the-art facilities in Oss before transitioning to our new Amsterdam UMC campus location. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing oncology research organisation at a pivotal moment and help shape the future of oncology drug discovery, developing novel therapies for haematological malignancies. In this role, you will design, optimize, and execute biochemical assays that support drug discovery projects, while also contributing to the efficient running of automated and robotic platforms. You will work closely with project teams, scientists, and automation specialists to ensure high-quality data generation, smooth workflows, and reliable assay performance. **What you’ll do** In this role, you will be fully embedded in our modern laboratory, ensuring smooth day-to-day hands-on lab work. Working both independently and alongside colleagues, you will carry out a variety of biochemical tasks and play a role in our automation team, including: * Developing, optimising, and running biochemical assays to support drug discovery programs. * Executing experiments independently and troubleshooting assay performance where needed. * Working with automation and robotics platforms (Biomek i7) to support assay throughput, reproducibility, and efficiency. * Supporting assay transfer into automated workflows and helping improve existing methods. * Analyzing experime
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