Associate Scientist Oncology Discovery (1-year contract) - Mechelen (BE)

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in the US. We’re in the business of changing lives. In our quest to discover and develop life-improving medicines we go where no one has ever gone before. In every challenge we face, we see new opportunities. We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you: The ‘make-it-happener’.

For one of our Oncology Discovery teams, we are now looking for an Associate Scientist to join our team in Mechelen (Belgium). This will be temporary position with a 1-year contract. 

Scope of the job

You will be part of the oncology therapeutic area and member of a team performing cellular assays supporting the progress of drug discovery programs.

Your role will be lab-based and your assignments will range from the experimental planning/design, to the execution of experiments in the lab to the analysis and scientific discussion of experimental results with oncology and/or other research project team(s).

Your role

• Actively contribute to one or more drug discovery projects.
• Independently plan, design and perform lab experiments following a detailed protocol or guidance, using multiple techniques and readout systems.
• Analysis and interpretation of key decision-making data contributing to the progress of research programs.
• Accurately report and document all experimental work in Lab Notebooks according to guidelines.
• Clearly communicate and present results to project team(s) and stakeholders.
• Follow EHS rules to ensure safe laboratory practice and environment.

Who are you?

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmacology or biomedical sciences.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a drug discovery setting.
• Experience with in vitro cell biology techniques (luminescent/fluorescent readouts, immunostaining, PCR ...) and ability to culture human (cancer) cell lines.
• Meticulous, precise and engaged with good communication skills (oral and written professional English).
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary work environment.
• Motivated team player with can-do mentality.

What’s in it for you?

At Galapagos, we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment with strong focus on your health and well-being. Join us in our journey towards sustainability, as we strive to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the planet.

Galapagos is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job.

We are Galapagos: together we make it happen…!