Genmab Research Associate, Analytical Method Development, Utrecht, Netherlands

Genmab is hiring a Research Associate in Analytical Method Development in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Requires a BSc (HLO) or MSc in a life-science field and at least one year of hands-on laboratory experience. Deadline: 13 November 2026.

Job Details

Company: Genmab

Position: Research Associate, Analytical Method Development

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Team: The Analytical Method Development (AMD) team is part of Analytical Development within CMC Product Development.

Work Mode: Onsite role in Utrecht

Employment Type: Full time

Start Date: 1 February 2027

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Job Description

The Analytical Method Development (AMD) team is part of Analytical Development within CMC Product Development. The team develops biochemical and molecular assays that support manufacturing process development, pilot-scale manufacturing and future quality control activities at designated GMP sites.

The majority of your time will be spent in the laboratory, performing experiments. The remainder of your time will be dedicated to data analysis, interpretation, documentation and discussing results with colleagues.

Working alongside scientists and fellow research associates, you will coordinate laboratory activities for multiple projects simultaneously.

As a Research Associate in AMD, you will join scientists and research associates developing and qualifying new methods, contributing to assay development for one of our clinical candidates. Your work will support our growth ambitions and expanding pipeline of new antibody products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working with scientists and research associates to establish new assays and to monitor their performance by proper trending.
  • Conducting experiments, interpreting data and documenting results for assigned studies.
  • Sharing findings with colleagues within the team and across departments.
  • Proactively identifying ways to improve method robustness, efficiency, data quality and scientific relevance, while supporting continuous improvement of team processes.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You have a BSc (HLO) or MSc degree in a life science-related field and at least one year of relevant hands-on laboratory experience (industry or academia).
  • You are currently living in the Netherlands and you are eligible to work in the Netherlands without needing to apply for a permit.
  • You are fluent in English.

Required Skills

  • Knowledge of and experience with some binding assays (ELISA- and SPR-based) and impurity assays (dPCR-, ELISA- and HTRF-based) – primary focus.
  • Knowledge of and experience with at least some biochemical technologies, such as absorbance spectroscopy, capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS and icIEF) and analytical chromatography (HPLC) – secondary focus, based on priorities.
  • Basic statistical knowledge (ideally hands-on with GraphPad and/or JMP).
  • Motivated to contribute your current knowledge of molecular biology, protein biochemistry and related techniques to our team.
  • Highly organized and motivated to produce high-quality documentation.
  • Able to work on several projects in parallel and adjust priorities appropriately.
  • Team player with a proactive attitude and a can-do mentality.
  • Communicates effectively, takes a service-oriented approach and adapts to changing priorities and unexpected workloads.

Salary

The proposed gross annual base salary range for this position, in the primary location, based on a full time schedule is: EUR38.760,00—58.140,00

The final salary offer will depend on several factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.

Documents Required

  • CV
  • Motivation letter

How to Apply

We look forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.

Additional Information

Benefits: Our benefits include, but are not limited to: Pension; Health insurance and wellness benefits; Paid time off; Employee support programs. Further details on eligibility for compensation and benefits based on the role will be provided during the recruitment process.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO®) antibody medicines. Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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Application deadline: 13 November 2026. We look forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.