Research Scientist

Research Scientist
to join BioInvent’s Preclinical Research Team
At BioInvent, we are world experts on antibodies and tumor immunology, and we strive to develop first or best-in-class immuno-modulatory antibodies and antibody-based strategies to treat cancer; new drugs that have the potential to transform cancer treatment and the quality of life of cancer patients. At BioInvent we carry out all aspects of drug development, including preclinical research, manufacturing, and clinical development. Together we are creating an exciting future for patients, our company employees, and our investors. We welcome you to be part of it – as a Research Scientist.
Key Responsibilities
As a Research Scientist, you will be part of our engaging Research department and the Preclinical team.

The team's main assignment is to characterize different target structures and antibodies against them and to validate their importance in cancer development, tumor progression and antitumor immunity. This includes exploring the potential of vectorized antibodies and localized immunotherapies to activate patient’s antitumor immunity.
The current position is for an innovative scientist who will provide preclinical research support for cancer immunotherapy programs with antibody-encoding oncolytic viruses.
Your key responsibilities will primarily involve cloning, transfection, and production of antibody-encoding viral vectors for cancer treatment. Developing and conducting in vitro experiments for the functional characterization of viral candidates, including lytic activity, transgene expression, and viral replication. To this end the candidate should have experience with methods such as eucaryotic and procaryotic cell culture under S2 conditions, transfection, transduction, multi-color flow cytometry, and ELISA-based methods.
Other work includes appropriate documentation, writing of protocols, literature searches as well as data analysis and presentation to cross-functional teams.

Requirements
You hold a relevant advanced degree, preferably a PhD in molecular/cell biology, immunology, virology, or equivalent. The applicant should be highly skilled in molecular biology with expertise in viral vector construction and virus preparation. Experience in setting up cell-based in vitro assays and flow cytometry analyses for functional characterization of monoclonal antibodies and oncolytic viruses is preferred. Knowledge of CRISPR/CAS, tumor immunology and prior experience from biotech/industry are additional advantages.

Qualities such as being highly flexible, having problem-solving ability, a teamwork attitude, and understanding of various biological processes are important to meet the daily challenges and to enjoy and thrive in this position.

You are proficient in written and spoken English.

Skills and Capabilities
We are looking for an efficient, driven, and creative scientist who at the same time is meticulous, structured, and responsible. We want you to have a strong desire to develop and learn new things, a positive attitude, a strong commitment and good communication and collaboration skills. You understand the importance of achieving results, meeting deadlines, and ensuring high quality in your work. You are confident in your professional role, self-motivated and proactive and enjoy creating results and achieving goals both individually and together with your team. In addition, the work requires a flexible way of thinking to quickly find solutions to new issues and flexibility in being able to help where needed.

Other
The position is full-time and based in Lund.

Application
If you match this profile and you are looking to contribute to the development of transformational cancer treatments, you are welcome to apply for the position.

Please send your application (CV and personal letter). Selection is on-going and interviews will be held continuously which means the positions can be filled before the stated deadline. Please make sure to send in your application as soon as possible, at the latest the 28th of February 2023.