Bioassay Specialist at BioArctic

Position: Senior/Associate Principal Scientist - Translational Biomarker and Bioanalysis

Our Mission: At BioArctic, we are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking biological drugs to combat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. Our diverse portfolio spans from discovery to clinical development, thriving in an innovative environment alongside skilled, dedicated colleagues.

Your Role: As a Bioassay Specialist, you'll play a crucial part in one or more project teams. Your expertise will drive the development of novel biomarkers and bioanalytical methods, and secure delivery of high quality bioanalytical data, contributing significantly to our mission against neurodegenerative disorders.

Location: Stockholm, Sweden.

Duration: Full time, open-ended

Start date: Upon agreement

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage biomarker strategy for specific target validation, mechanism of action studies and efficacy studies using in vitro/ in vivo methods and tools.

- Develop and implement new biomarker and bioanalysis concepts for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

- Identifying, developing, qualifying and validating quantitative bioanalytical methods such as immunoassays suitable for efficacy -and pharmacokinetic studies including preclinical in vivo studies as well as translation to clinical Phase I and II studies.

- Planning of studies, delivering, documenting and communicating results within specific projects and functions.

- Handling contacts and assay transfer to analytical contract labs.

What We Look For:

- PhD in a relevant natural science discipline such as biomedicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology or neuroscience.

- + 5 years’ experience of developing and qualifying quantitative immuno assays such as ELISA, MSD and/or other instruments such as SIMOA and SMCxPro or other bioanalytical platforms for the use of diagnostics and/or pharmacodynamic and exposure analyses.

- Proven track record of developing and qualifying highly sensitive quantitative assays as well as experience applying these in various tissue matrices such as human plasma and CSF.

- Experience of developing extraction and sample preparation protocols from various tissue matrices.

- Demonstrated ability to independently design and solve scientific problems using multiple, state-of-the-art technologies, experimental methods, and approaches.

- Experience of assay validation and assay transfer to analytical contract labs.

You Are:

- Systematic, analytical, with an eye for detail.

- Proactive, ethical, and responsible.

- A collaborative team player, eager to share and learn.

- Committed to high-quality results and driven by our core values of Commitment, Collaboration, and Responsibility.

Join us and be a part of a dynamic team leading the way in neurodegenerative disease research. At BioArctic, we not only offer a career but a chance to make a real difference. Grow with us in a collaborative, innovative environment where your work truly matters.

Application & More information

For more information, contact Recruitment Consultant Anna Rennermalm, Search4S, 070-794 20 05, anna@search4s.se.

Last application date: 21 dec 2023

NB: Send application through the application link, not by email. Applications will be read continuously.

BioArctic

BioArctic is a Swedish based biopharma company with a focus on disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and ALS, areas with a high unmet medical need. Since its foundation in 2003, the company has been a leader in its field, and recently its’ first antibody for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease received an accelerated approved in the US. BioArctic is also developing a technology for transport of biologics, including antibodies and enzymes that otherwise have poor access to the brain, across the blood brain barrier. BioArctic is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap. Learn more on www.bioarctic.com