Job Detail

Research Scientist

Description
Function Research Scientist
Location / Contact AC Immune SA, EPFL Innovation Park, Building B, 1015 Lausanne
hr@acimmune.com
Percentage 100 % available immediately
Reporting Line Team Leader - α-Synuclein Biology
Company Profile AC Immune is a clinical stage Swiss biotech company focused on the
development of innovative therapeutics and diagnostics for Alzheimer’s
and other neurodegenerative diseases

• 125+ Employees, 20+ nationalities, IPO in 2016, listed on NASDAQ


• AC Immune SA is a progressive, equal opportunity employer

Job description AC Immune is seeking a highly qualified Research Scientist to expand the
company’s efforts in Antibody Research and Development. The candidate
must possess scientific background in biochemistry, structural biophysics
and protein dynamics and a clear record of accomplishment in an academic
or a commercial setting. He/she must have demonstrated their ability to
make significant discoveries in an academic setting or bring a research
product to the marketplace.

Within the α-Synuclein Biology Research Team of AC Immune’s R&D
department the candidate will bring in expertise and provide hands-on
research support for the discovery and characterization of antibodies against
proteins involved into neurodegenerative conditions.
Key Responsibilities Design and execute studies for measuring biomolecular interactions
using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology to support drug
discovery and development

• Plan and oversee and/or execute immunoassays such as ELISA,
  immunostaining and fluorescent microscopy as well as biochemical
  protein analysis such as chromatography, western blotting, and
  immunoprecipitation


• Data analysis and presentation at internal and external meetings.


• Support and supervise activities with external vendors and collaborators.
  Write protocols and scientific reports; publish results in scientific peer-
  reviewed journals

Qualifications & Skills Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) with related experience in biochemistry,
immunology, cell biology, neuroscience or related scientific discipline.

• Post-doctoral experience with proven publication record would be an
  advantage


• Thorough understanding of the SPR Biacore current instruments and
  analysis software. Expertise in data interpretation and solid theoretical
  understanding of binding kinetics and molecular interactions


• Experience in protein biochemistry and in vitro assay development


• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous record keeping and data
  documentation


• Team spirit paired with rigorous work style, self-motivation, flexibility and
  ability to design and execute scientific experiments autonomously


• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is mandatory.