Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical Analyses

About the job

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Associate to join our dynamic team. The primary focus of this role is to maintain our mass spectrometry facility and enabling targeted lipidomic analysis on in vitro and ex vivo samples. The ideal candidate will have experience in liquid chromatography and/or mass spectrometry as well as hands-on knowledge of mammalian cell culture. A background/interest in lipid biochemistry is advantageous. You  will be responsible for supporting various preclinical projects.

Responsibilities and abilities

• Operate and maintain a high-resolution mass spectrometer.

• Implement, refine and execute sample preparation protocols for diverse biological matrices (e.g., plasma, tissue, cells).

• Ensure the highest standards in sample preparation, reproducibility, and analytical rigor.

• Work closely with in vitro pharmacologists and medicinal chemists.

• Contribute to the smooth operation of our laboratory facilities.

Qualifications and experience

• A BaS (HLO) or a MSc degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• 3+ years of work experience, ideally in a pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO environment, particularly in a drug discovery setting is a plus.

• Proven, extensive hands-on experience with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-resolution mass spectrometers and/or high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

• Proficiency in sample preparation techniques for lipids (e.g., liquid-liquid extraction).

• Hands-on knowledge of mammalian cell culture.

Personal qualities

• Highly driven, energetic, and self-motivated, with the ability to set and achieve your own goals.

• Broad scientific curiosity and flexibility to work on diverse topics.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.

• Enjoys collaborating with peers across disciplines, contributing creatively to projects, and rolling up their sleeves to help deliver results.

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

We offer

• Employment for 32-40 hours/week.

• A stimulating environment with the opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Support and attention for your personal and professional development.

• The chance to contribute directly to the development of novel therapeutic products for patients.

• A competitive remuneration package, including the opportunity to share in the company’s success.

About Scenic Biotech

Scenic Biotech is advancing modifier therapy, a radically new approach to treating genetic disorders. Instead of targeting the primary disease-causing mutation, modifier therapy seeks to rebalance health by acting on another function in the genome that can neutralize the disease impact, leading to a therapeutic effect. Our robust pipeline, derived from our proprietary Cell-Seq® platform, includes first-in-class small molecule programs that are wholly owned. By unlocking new pathways in the genome, Scenic will develop a range of modifier therapies to help patients.

We are passionate to make a difference and are recruiting highly motivated talents with various backgrounds to be part of our innovative journey towards the identification of drug targets and development of new therapies for patients suffering from diseases with an urgent medical need. Scenic Biotech is located in Amsterdam, one of the most vibrant European cities and is consistently ranked among the worlds’ cities with the highest quality of life.