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Postdoctoral Scientist Analytical Development: Lentivirus structure and biophysics

Vacancy number: A2400056
CLS Services - Leiden (Nederland)

For one of our clients we are looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist Analytical Development: Lentivirus structure and biophysics.

Keywords

  • Lentiviral vectors
  • Bioanalytics
  • Cell Therapy
  • Analytical characterisation
  • Virus production

Profile

We are looking for a recently graduated fellow who is ready to engage with a challenging and exciting scientific project and likes working in a multidisciplinary team. The focus of the project will be on lentiviral vectors for cell therapy, specifically on understanding lentiviral vector production process, homogeneity, size distribution and morphology, factors that lead to their stabilisation/degradation, technology scouting and implementation for analytical characterisation.
You will be designing and executing biochemistry and biophysics experiments and analysing biochemical and biophysical data. Further responsibilities include instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, written reporting and oral presentations in various settings.
You are also involved in academic activities including lecturing, supervising MSc and /or PhD students and expected to attend and present at internal/external scientific events and contribute to scientific publications. You are expected to have an inclusive and collaborative spirit and establish good links with professionals with unique backgrounds and expertise.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate with at PhD and possibly with additional postdoc experience. You have experience in working with lentiviral vectors and/or other viral vectors. Additionally, yo have an experimental track record in the field of bioanalytics with comprehensive hands-on experience with a full range of Biophysics and Mass Spectrometry applications. These include native techniques for size and mass determination (AUC, MALS, DLS, mass photometry, etc.), biomolecular interactions proteomics, glycan analysis.
To be a successful candidate you are flexible and have a scientific mindset, you can think outside the box. You like to share both theoretical and experimental knowledge and keen to explore new technologies. For this role strong communication skills and ability to work in a team are equally important as independent planning and execution of tasks.

Company profile

Multinational biotechnology company in Leiden, focussing on cell- and gene therapy products.

Additional vacancy information

Reference:A2400056
Contract:Temporary contract with CLS Services
Education:PhD.
Employment terms:Project for 2 years
Gross yearly salary: >€59.000
36 holidays/year
Publication date:15-10-2024
Location:View location with Google Maps
Contactperson:Claudia Erwich-Faaij
+31 (0)88 22 77 555

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