Molecular Partners AG is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering the design and development of DARPin therapeutics for medical challenges other drug modalities cannot readily address. Founded in 2004 by a group of PhD students from the University of Zurich, we are a team of about 180 dedicated and passionate colleagues with operations in Switzerland and the U.S. DARPin (Designed Ankyrin Repeat Protein) therapeutics are a new class of custom-built protein drugs based on natural binding proteins that open new dimensions of multi-functionality and multi-target specificity in drug design.

DARPin therapeutics have been clinically validated across several therapeutic areas, including oncology, ophthalmology and virology, and we have programs in various stages of pre-clinical and clinical development, spanning immuno-oncology and targeted Radio-DARPin therapy.

Through our 20 years of leadership and experience with DARPins, as well as through partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis and Orano Med, we are committed to bringing novel, life-changing therapies to patients.

We seek passionate, creative, and dynamic individuals to join us on our mission.

We are looking for a Research Associate Formulation and Analytics. In this role you will be responsible for the conduction of routine analytical testing and will support the development and optimization of analytical methods. Planning, running, analyzing and reporting of internal and external formulation, stability and analytical experiments will be an integral part of the work tasks. In addition, the person shall take over responsibility for the maintenance of analytical instruments in the CMC group.

This challenging and diverse position will include the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Participate in analytical method development.
• Plan and perform internal protein formulation development, stability tests, forced degradation and other molecule characterization studies.
• Support of other teams from CMC (DSP, Potency) by conducting routine analytical testing (HPLC, DLS, ELISA, etc.).
• Document results in reports and present them in internal or external meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams from other departments.
• Taking over responsibility for the analytical instruments.

For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated individual bringing along: 

• Degree or certificate (e.g. FH) in chemistry/biochemistry or a related discipline.
• Strong background (theoretical and practical) in protein analysis.
• 2+ years hands on experience in (U)HPLC, ideally gained in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in particle measurements (MFI, LO), DLS and cIEF.
• Experience in mass spectrometry or ELISA considered as a plus.
• Good knowledge of English (spoken and written).
• Working Experience with Chromatography software (ideally Agilent Open Lab).
• Highly motivsted Team player with good oral and written communication skills.
• Accurate working style with strong focus on details and accurate documentation.
• Proactive and high level of flexibility.

This position summary is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Partnership and collaboration are at the core of our company, our research activities and our product candidates. Molecular Partners offers an international working environment and the opportunity to collaborate with outstanding individuals from numerous disciplines, who contribute to our shared goals of moving beyond boundaries, focusing on what matters, and contributing to our community. We foster true innovation and creative thinking to advance our therapeutic product candidates and continue to be inspired by the difference we can make for our patients. At Molecular Partners you will discover a challenging job, inspiring colleagues and a true purpose. If you are interested in working at Molecular Partners, we are looking forward to hearing from you! Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae via our career portal.

We only accept online applications.

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Molecular Partners AG, Wagistrasse 14, CH-8952 Zurich-Schlieren, Switzerland.

www.molecularpartners.com