Research Assistant - Screening

ChromaCure is a biotech company specialized in the discovery of new candidate cancer drugs. The mission of ChromaCure is to provide innovative solutions based on small molecules therapeutics.

Located in Mont-Saint-Guibert, ChromaCure’s labs focus on developing biochemical and cell-based assays to screen small molecules on novel oncology targets.

Reinforced by its 17 million euros fundraising success, ChromaCure offers a French and English-speaking environment, culturally diversified and located in the heart of Europe, in Belgium, within easy reach of several European Capitals.

To strengthen the team in Mont-Saint-Guibert, we’re looking for a (m/f): Research Assistant - Screening.

Responsibilities:

As a Research Assistant - Screening, you take care of running several cell-based assays to screen candidate cancer drugs and contribute to ChromaCure’s drug development program from target validation to development of innovative cancer immunotherapies.

Your main responsibilities are as follows:

• Run several cell-based assays to screen candidate cancer drugs.
• Perform 384-well plate cell-based screenings (luminescence or fluorescence readout).
• Participate in the analysis and report of the results.
• Collaborate and contribute to the ongoing activities together with other team members.
• Participate to the management and maintenance of the laboratory.
• Report work evolution on a regular basis.

Profile:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology and biomedical sciences.
• You have hands-on experience in cell culture, semi-automated pipetting and 384-well plate cell-based screenings.
• A previous experience in a contract-based research organization is a strong plus.
• You are rigorous, well-organized and driven.
• Basic command of English language.

Offer:

• The opportunity to take part in a challenging and cutting-edge development program.
• To join a dynamic team committed to improve human health.
• To participate in a motivating and applied project in cancer research.
• An unlimited contract and an attractive compensation package in line with the position’s responsibilities and your experience.

Interested?

Send your CV together with a short cover letter to recruitment@pahrtners.be.

Your application and related information will remain strictly confidential.