Acerta Pharma
Oncology drug discovery
LaboratoryScientist–Automation&Biochemistry
“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
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