Hirundo Biosciences member of Gedeon Richter

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST

Vacancy: Associate Scientist

Department: Disease Biology

Type of Contract: Permanent

Working Time: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location: Leuven (Haasrode) — on-site presence required

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible

Reports To: Team Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated, lab-based Associate Scientist to support our drug discovery programs in women's health with a focus on biochemical and/or cellular pharmacology.

In this role, you will primarily contribute through hands-on experimental work, executing well-defined studies under the guidance of experienced scientists. You will be involved in the generation of high-quality data to support research projects while further developing your technical and scientific skillset.

You will join a team of highly motivated scientists and work in a collaborative environment focused on scientific rigor and impactful therapeutic innovation.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and curious scientist who enjoys laboratory work and is eager to grow within a drug discovery setting.

This position is based in Leuven (Haasrode), with on-site presence required given the hands-on, experimental nature of laboratory work.

Key Responsibilities

- Execute biochemical and/or cellular biology experiments in support of drug discovery projects, following established protocols or study plans.
- Contribute to experimental design and planning in collaboration with more senior scientists.
- Accurately record, analyse, and report experimental data in a timely manner.
- Support troubleshooting and optimization of assays under supervision.
- Maintain high standards of data quality, reproducibility, and documentation in compliance with ELN practices.
- Assist in the interpretation of results and presentation of data to project teams.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive and productive lab environment.
- Support interactions with external partners and CROs where relevant.

Key Competencies





- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality experimental work.
- Ability to follow experimental plans and execute protocols accurately and efficiently.
- Developing ability to interpret data and understand experimental outcomes in a biological context.
- Eagerness to learn and build scientific understanding.
- Good organizational skills and ability to manage day-to-day laboratory activities.
- Clear and concise communication of data and observations.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with more experienced scientists.

Qualifications

- Professional Bachelor in Laboratorial techniques or bachelor's or master's degree in molecular biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
- 1+ years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or academic research environments.
- Solid foundation in molecular and cellular biology techniques, with demonstrated hands-on experience in standard laboratory methods.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture is required; experience with primary cells or more complex cellular models is considered a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately execute experiments, document results, and follow established protocols.
- Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. GraphPad Prism or similar) is a plus.
- As we are an international group, strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is essential for this role.

Why Join the Team?

You will be joining a highly motivated and experienced team of dynamic scientists and play a key role in advancing innovative therapies for women affected by endometriosis. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and fast-paced research environment where curiosity, scientific rigor, and hands-on experimentation are highly valued. It is adecuado for a scientist who enjoys experimental work and is eager to grow within a drug discovery setting.

How to Apply

Only applications sent by email to Martine VRINTS ([email protected]) and Caroline Hendrickx ([email protected]) will be taken into consideration.

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