Research Scientist, Binding Proteins, Novonesis

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Research Scientist

We are looking for a research scientist with a solid background in molecular biology, library construction, phage display, affinity determination, and enzyme assays. The position will be with the team of Binding Proteins in R&D, Molecular Discovery.

In Molecular Discovery, we integrate several competences from wildtype enzyme and protein discovery, molecular biology, assay development, bioinformatics, and protein design to identify and engineer enzymes and proteins that will succeed and become products in industrial biosolutions.

Welcome to the Binder Protein team

The Binder Protein team is a small team of scientists and technicians, collaborating closely with the rest of Molecular Discovery and other related functions. We develop new binding proteins and enzyme inhibitors through phage display and AI guided engineering followed by affinity determination of lead molecules, and inhibition assays tailored to the target application.  

As part of this role, we offer:

• Exceptional opportunities for professional growth
• A friendly, transparent, and supportive work environment
• A team-oriented structure that values empowerment and collaboration

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

You will contribute with molecular biology competences in an interdisciplinary team addressing specific needs across multiple applications. More specifically, you will focus on developing binding proteins and inhibitors for different uses in collaboration with our application-oriented colleagues. Practically, you will develop suitable diversity and conduct phage display and additional screening methods to accommodate evaluation of small volume non-purified protein samples. This role therefore requires close collaboration, keeping an open mind, and the ability to adapt to changing needs in the project and beyond.

To succeed you must have:

• A PhD degree (or MSc with relevant work experience) in biotechnology, molecular biology or a related field.
• Solid experience in molecular biology, library construction, and phage display.
• Protein-protein affinity understanding and experience in measuring binding affinities using methods like Octet, Surface plasmon resonance, or microscale thermophoresis.
• A passion for lab work.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to identify opportunities for binder proteins and inhibitors in various applications and operations.
• Strong communication skills, an open-minded positive attitude, and a desire to achieve results together with others.

Additionally, you must be fluent in English as you will work closely with colleagues of many nationalities.

It’s an advantage if you have:

• Experience in protein engineering and enzymology
• Experience with project leadership and wish to develop it further

Location:Novonesis Innovation Campus in Lyngby, Denmark. Biologiens Vej 2, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Greater Copenhagen – Denmark.

Application deadline: 21. February 2025

Contact information: For more information, please contact Science Director Carsten Andersen ([email protected]).

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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