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Associate scientist in vitro biology Screener Small Molecules
Project Scope
Galapagos is looking for a consultant role as Associate scientist in vitro biology Screener Small Molecules for a period of 12 months. The person will be part of the Screening & Profiling Team in Discovery Sciences, which is responsible for the optimization, automation and subsequent routine performing of in vitro assays and supports the whole portfolio of research projects within Galapagos.
Job
Your mission
· Run biochemical and cellular assays to support hit-to-lead and lead optimization programs
· Culture cells to support different projects (maintenance of cell lines and primary cell work)
· Work closely with the assay development teams & the automation team to ensure optimal implementation of the assays for routine testing using stand-alone equipment or fully automated HighRES platforms
· Be responsible for analysis of own experiments and data reporting to the project teams making sure data are traceable and follow FAIR principles
Profile
Who are you?
· Bachelor's (or master's) degree in science, preferably one year of experience in screening environment
· Excellent team player with objective driven mindset
· Good organizational, administrative and communication skills
· Knowledge of biochemical/cellular assays and cell culture techniques is a must (cell lines and primary cells)
· Able to work independently
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English
Benefits
What's in it for you?
At Galapagos, we are committed to building meaningful partnerships with our consultants, offering a collaborative and supportive environment where you are recognized as an integral part of the team. As a consultant, you will engage in a variety of projects, enabling you to expand your expertise across multiple domains. Our aim is to support your professional growth while fostering a dynamic workplace that values and empowers you as an equal partner.
To streamline our hiring process, we kindly request that only individual freelancers and our preferred vendors submit CVs directly to us. Applications sent by non-preferred agencies, recruitment firms, or other third parties on behalf of freelancers will not be considered. This approach helps us maintain an efficient and direct connection with top talent, ensuring a smooth experience for all involved.
