Associate Scienitist interventional oncology

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Associate Scienitist interventional oncology - contractor role

Work location: J&J Beerse, Belgium (on-site 5 days a week)

Position:

The Johnson & Johnson Interventional Oncology is recruiting for an Associate Scientist within the Discovery and Translational team. Interventional Oncology, is a cross-sector initiative, charged by the Executive Committee of J&J to alter the course of lung cancer and improving survival by intercepting and curing lung cancer.

You will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of scientists in exploratory immuno-oncology, playing a key role in the evaluation and understanding of new drug concepts in vitro and in vivo. The candidate will be responsible for the execution of lab-based experiments to support the validation of targets/candidate drugs in parallel with pre-clinical assay development. Next to excellent technical skills, applicants possess communication and organizational skills and critical problem-solving abilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform standard cell culture with cell lines and primary human/murine cells, including isolation of immune cells.
• Development of cell-based assays to explore the impact of pharmacological intervention on the functionality of immune and cancer cells.
• Run assays to identify and characterize potential lead molecules (WB, ELISA, MSD, luminex, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, etc…).
• Analyze and summarize data to discuss with scientists and present experimental results at project team meetings and prepare technical reports
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, reporting of experiments and protocols.

Experience & Education:

• Master in biomedical sciences, biotechnology, biology or genetic engineering
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays (Incucyte) is essential
• Knowledge of method development
• Experience with mouse tumor model and ex vivo analysis would be beneficial.
• Experience with multicolor FACS analysis would be beneficial
• Experience in performing plate based read outs (ELISA, MSD,Luminex, luciferase etc) is a plus
• Knowledge of molecular techniques (transfection, transduction, immunoprecipitation) is a plus
• FELASA B certificate is a plus
• Experience in working with therapeutics and/or in immunology research is a plus
• Excellent organization and planning skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a team. Attention to details. Strong motivation with a dedicated work ethic.
• Proven experience in laboratory management.
• Able to master new concepts and techniques quickly.
• Very good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent team spirit and interpersonal skills.

Offer:

You can fill this position through Randstad Professionals as a consultant (with an employee contract)

In return for your performance and flexibility, we offer you a salary package with some interesting extras, such as

• Gross salary according to your experience
• Lunch vouchers of €7 per day worked
• Net remuneration of €80 per month
• Company car with fuel card (subject to conditions) or Mileage allowance
• Hospitalisation insurance
• 1 extra day’s holiday per month worked
• End of year bonus
• Pension Plan
• ECO vouchers worth €250 (on an annual basis, pro rata)
• Training opportunities