Neuvasq Biotechnologies is a high-potential innovative preclinical-stage biotech company dedicated to extending and improving the lives of patients with CNS disorders, including those suffering from vascular retinopathies. Neuvasq’s science aims at safeguarding or restoring the integrity of the Blood-Brain and Blood-Retinal Barriers.
Based in Gosselies, Belgium, Neuvasq was founded out of the ULB in 2021. The company completed a 20 million€ Series A financing round. The human-sized, smart and passionate team currently focuses on building a strong pre-clinical and clinical pipeline. For more info, please visit www.neuvasq.com.
To help drive the development of its neurovascular/CNS-focused product pipeline, Neuvasq is looking for a (Senior) Research Associate- Cell Biology/in vivo Pharmacology.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Research Associate you join the Drug Discovery (60%) & Preclinical Development (40%) within the R&D Department.
Your main responsibilities are:
- Support the development of cell-based assays or in vitro platforms that recapitulate various aspects of the biology of the blood-brain or blood-retinal barriers.
- Design, express and purify engineered proteins for downstream evaluation.
- Evaluate molecules for their ability to interfere with pathways involved in the blood-brain or blood-retinal barriers homeostasis.
- Contribute to in vivo studies aiming at the evaluation of selected molecules in relevant neurovascular disease models.
- Report to Senior Scientists and Head of Drug Discovery or Preclinical Development
Profile
- A master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical engineering, Molecular biology, Chemistry, Life science.
- FELASA B certificate.
- Previous experience in a similar position is required.
- Good knowledge of general molecular biology and cloning techniques, including vector construction.
- Practical experience in cell culture techniques, including ideally primary cells culture.
- Experience in vectors design and recombinant protein expression in eukaryotic systems.
- Hands-on experience in protein purification techniques such as affinity chromatography, IEX, HIC and SEC.
- Knowledge of general protein chemistry techniques, such as SDS-PAGE, western-blot, or ELISA. Experience with FACS would be an additional asset.
- Demonstrated experience in handling, injecting and dissecting mice (and rats).
- Demonstrated experience with tissue sectioning, histology, and/or Immunohistochemistry.
- Previous experience with in vivo animal studies of CNS biology is a plus.
- Well organized, flexible, and rigorous.
- Team-spirit oriented and ability and willingness to learn.
- French speaking environment but a good knowledge of English is recommended.
Offer
- A stimulating position within a high-potential innovative biotech company.
- The opportunity to work in a science-driven, dynamic, respectful, and professional team.
- A challenging scientific and business growth in which you get to bring your skills.
- A permanent contract with an attractive salary package in line with the position responsibilities and your experience.
Your application and related information will remain strictly confidential.