Senior scientist: Drug Discovery

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Vestec, CZ  Research and Development  Researcher and scientist Full time job MBA, MBT, postgraduate studies

If you are self-motivated, goal-driven enzymologist who find satisfaction in development of novel assays and translating the developed product to the end-customer, join us and be a part of our dynamic research environment.

We are strengthening our research team, and we are thus looking for the Senior Scientist focused on development of DIANA-based methods for screening and inhibitor profiling of human kinases.

What will be your responsibilities?

  • Overseeing the development of DIANA-based assays targeting a variety of human enzymes, with an initial focus on human kinases.
  • Perform the scientific reviews of potential target to access their potential for development (both from scientific and marketing point of view)
  • Close cooperation with marketing and sales department to focus on relevant targets to develop the best possible product for the end-customer
  • Maintain detailed records and report results during department seminars.

What are the requirements?​

  • Finished PhD degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular biology, or related fields
  • Experience in biochemistry and enzymology referentially in ELISA and enzymatic assay development, and/or q(RT-)PCR techniques is highly appreciated
  • Deep understanding of DIANA technology focused on its usage for identification of novel active compounds
  • You are self-motivated individual who works independently, and you are able to oversee and guide the junior colleague(s)
  • You have attention to detail, a positive attitude and good communication skills.
  • You are able to work in highly organized manner.
  • Several years of experience in industrial or academic laboratory are appreciated.

What do we offer?

  • Opportunity to work on interesting and meaningful projects in a young and dynamic biotech company with world-class research and a strong future growth.
  • A friendly work team motivated by improving the lives of people through development of new drugs and diagnostics.
  • Active sharing of know-how within the company, development of knowledge and skills.
  • Competitive salary reflecting your seniority and the opportunity for career growth.
  • Various employee benefits: 5 weeks paid vacation, meal voucher allowance, sick days, pension contribution, Multisport card, refreshments and excellent coffee at the workplace, and more!
  • Full-time employment contract with the place of work in Vestec near Prague, parking on site.

About us

We are the most successful Czech biotechnology startup and we are just going global. We started in 2018 and since then we have built successful R&D and commercial activities in three main segments: human molecular diagnostics, small molecule drug discovery and monoclonal antibody development. We already have our products on the molecular diagnostic market and we have become the largest manufacturer of PCR tests for COVID-19 in the Czech Republic – we have brought sensitive and the most patient-friendly PCR tests from saliva to the market, multiplied the Czech testing capacity and at the same time reduced the price of the tests. We continue our mission to provide own products in diverse biotech areas as well as developing our own original medical drugs.

Although we are a young and flexible company, we have already grown to more than 100 employees. For 2021, we have become the fastest growing company in Central and Eastern Europe in the Deloitte Fast 50 Companies to watch. Our courage and healthy financial background give us the opportunity to pursue long-term and ambitious development projects with global impact. If you join us, you will be part of the creation of a unique biotechnology company that is the first of its kind in Central Europe.

If you are interested, we look forward to receiving your cover letter (describe your experience, ambitions and skills you can contribute, and explain why you want to work for us in this particular position) and CV (including a list of scientific publications if applicable).