Laboratory Engineer to Alligator Bioscience in Lund

Alligator is a research-based biotechnology company founded in 2001. The company specializes in the development of antibody-based pharmaceuticals for cancer treatment. The company is active in the early phases of drug development, from idea stage to clinical phase II trials.
Are you passionate about laboratory work and drug discovery? Then you might be our next Laboratory Engineer.
Alligator Bioscience AB in Lund is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Engineer. The position is full-time (100%), starting as soon as possible.
The Role
As Laboratory Engineer, you will be part of Alligator’s Discovery department where Scientists, Research and Laboratory engineers collaborate closely to fulfill project goals. The department focuses on the development of novel antibody based immuno-oncology drugs for treatment of solid tumors. The Discovery department consists of 12 members from different backgrounds within immunology, tumor biology, molecular biology and antibody engineering. The work may involve engineering of monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, and screening and testing of leads to ensure optimal generation of candidate drugs. In addition, the work may also involve development of in vitro/ex vivo assays using cell lines, immune primary cells and tumor derived material as well application of such assays to screen and characterize the generated antibodies. The projects are currently both internal projects in preclinical phase and early research projects performed in collaboration with other companies. It is fast paced, collaborative, dynamic environment that requires a flexible and curious mindset and teamwork.
Your essential tasks will be:
To be part of research projects and perform various assays. Daily tasks may include analyses with immunoassays, ELISA, cell culturing work, performing functional in vitro assay, protein production and quality analyses, molecular biology work such as PCR, cloning and transfections.
Planning of own laboratory activities within projects.
Analyzing, interpreting, compiling, documentation and reporting on own research results



Requirements
To be successful in this role it is essential to have laboratory experience and knowledge on immunoassays and sterile techniques for handling cell cultures.
The ideal candidate has:
1) A bachelor’s or master’s degree in molecular biology, biomedicine, biochemistry or similar preferably combined with hands on laboratory experience
2) Practical experience in one or more of the following areas:
ELISA or other binding assays
Multi-color flow cytometry
Molecular biology such as PCR, cloning techniques and DNA preparation
Cultivation and handling of microbial and/or mammalian cells
In vitro assay development using either cell lines or primary cells
Protein expression, affinity purification and protein analysis

In addition, we expect the ideal candidate to be:
Flexible, quality minded with strong interpersonal skills
A team player
Structured and ordered
Unafraid of automation, high tech, IT
Fluent in English as the company language is English



Additional Information
Alligator is a biotech company dedicated to the goal of curing cancer. Being part of a small organization offers high visibility, broad responsibilities, and an opportunity to make a real impact. You will be working with a dedicated team, there is an informal and personal atmosphere at Alligator where everybody helps one another to reach even greater achievements together. Alligator is an exciting and dynamic place to work.
The combination of wide-ranging growth opportunities, Alligator’s unique position and the company’s core values has created a strong brand in both the academic community and the international pharmaceutical industry.
We handle screening and selection continuously and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible but no later than April 5th 2022. Please upload your CV and cover letter via the attached form. All enquiries are treated confidentially. We don’t accept applications via e-mail.
All enquiries are treated confidentially. For more information about the role or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact senior recruiter Johanna Isberg, johanna@islossning.se, +46 705 84 33 83.