Junior Translational Scientist

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients. 

argenx is a fast-growing, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative antibody-based therapies to improve the lives of people with severe autoimmune diseases. Leveraging our unique antibody engineering technologies and the complementary expertise of our global team, we have built a differentiated pipeline of novel product candidates, tailored from discovery through development to meet specific patient needs. As we expand our therapeutic franchises across neuromuscular, neurology, rheumatology, and nephrology indications, we remain deeply committed to our core values of collaboration, empowerment, humility, innovation, and excellence—always staying science-based, data-driven, and patient-focused.
 

For the expansion of the Translational Science team, argenx is actively looking for a highly motivated Junior Translational Scientist, ideally with hands-on laboratory experience. As a Junior Translational Scientist, you have a high drive to generate qualitative result in tight collaboration with other members of the project team in a professional and challenging environment. This all happens in a dynamic, informal and stimulating environment where you and your colleagues work to reach the set goals.
 

This position is based at our facility in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, and requires daily on-site presence.
We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter when applying. A cover letter is mandatory for your application to be considered .
 

Main roles & responsibilities

• Executing a variety of cellular and molecular biology assays
• Processing and analyzing samples from pre-clinical animal studies
• Planning and executing experiments independently including interpretation and reporting of the results with detailed and accurate records of experimental procedures, data and results
• Demonstrating problem-solving skills by identifying and implementing creative solutions to unexpected challenges, supported by the team
• Participating in project teams, organize work and understand priorities and completes assignments accordingly

Professional experience / expertise

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience in immunology, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, or related fields
• Working experience in a laboratory environment is a big plus
• Team player, motivated, enthusiastic, accurate in execution and reporting
• Eager to learn new techniques and to share expertise with others
• Good communication skills
• Good writing skills in English

Offer:

• Full time position within a dynamic, fast-growing, and human-sized biotech company driven by science, creativity and innovation
• Daily onsite presence with limited travel requirements in a collaborative, dynamic environment
• Work in a cross-functional team with access to a broad array of technologies
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued build out of the Translational Science team
• A competitive salary package with extensive benefits

At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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