R&D Scientist, Cell Line Development & Antibody Design

HIPRA; Aiguaviva; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include literature reviews, protocol design for accelerated cell line generation, data analysis, vector construction, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate automated systems, while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mammalian cell culture and genetic engineering for recombinant protein expression.
• PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Academic and ideally pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Knowledge of vector design and optimization strategies.
• Familiar with antibody biology and expression systems.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and evaluate state-of-the-art technologies for targeted and semi-targeted integration strategies.
• Design and optimize experimental protocols for accelerated cell line generation.
• Supervise and monitor laboratory experiments, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility.
• Analyze experimental results and propose improvements to workflows.
• Design and construct expression vectors, including optimization of regulatory elements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate high-throughput and automated systems.
• Document all activities in compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Genetic engineering

Antibody biology

Expression systems

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Biotechnology or Molecular Biology

Tools

Vector design

Regulatory element optimization

Job description

Responsibilities include literature reviews, protocol design for accelerated cell line generation, data analysis, vector construction, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate automated systems, while maintaining regulatory compliance.