Senior Scientist: Drug Discovery

Full time

Postgraduate degree

Experienced in enzymology

Advanced English

MISSION

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.

Job Description

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 novel concepts 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.

YOUR TEAMLEADER

“Here you can utilize your research skills and academic expertise for real world applications. Here we haven’t forgotten why we do science."

Jan Tykvart, Ph.D.

Head of Research and Development

About us

We are a diversified biotech startup, dedicated to running ambitious, long-term projects with global impact. We invite talented individuals to join us in shaping the future of biotechnology.

We have four main research and business segments: human molecular diagnostics, PCR reagents for life sciences, monoclonal antibodies and small molecule drug discovery. In all these segments we are bringing unique products to the global market.

We are both research oriented and successful in business. Our products are based on internal cutting-edge multidisciplinary research. We also actively seek for new market opportunities, and in past years we have thus become the largest developer and manufacturer of COVID-19 PCR diagnostics in the Czech Republic. We are now continuing our mission of providing our own products in multiple different biotechnological areas.

Even though we started the company just in 2018, we have already grown to over 100 employees. From the beginning, we aim to run long-term, ambitious projects with a global impact. If you join us, you will be a part of the creation of a unique biotechnology company which is the first of its kind in Central Europe.

CAREER AT DIANA BIOTECHNOLOGIES

Are you interested? We look forward to hearing from you!

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Contact person

Jitka Hilgert