Laboratory Technician - Pittsburgh, PA, US

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We are in the business of changing lives. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class medicines. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized cell therapy manufacturing platform, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees, and shareholders. Our goal is not just to meet current medical needs but to anticipate and shape the future of healthcare, ensuring that our innovations reach those who need them most.

We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you : The 'make-it-happener'.

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician in Pittsburgh, PA, US.

Scope of the job

As member of a research team, you contribute to the technical input of the project and provide technical expertise in cellular assays and biochemical readouts to the Cell Engineering team. You conduct assays under the supervision of senior team members to obtain the scientific data required in accordance with the project timelines. You are responsible for the accuracy of the results, analysis of the conformity of the data, identification of gaps and implementation of corrective measures. Results that you report to senior team members are reliable and critical towards own data. Performing independent first-line trouble shooting and identification of improvements are also part of the job.

Your role

Working to support the CAR-T screening cascade, this role will support multiple teams and projects in the discovery pipeline. Your primary responsibility will be maintaining primary cell cultures for screening assays, but will also include but are not limited to the following:

• Primary human cell culture

• Primary T-cell activation, transduction, and maintenance

• Cytotoxicity and cytokine release assays

• Method development and optimization for cell based assays

• qPCR

• Flow cytometry

• Lentivirus production and titration

• Various other procedures not mentioned herein

Who are you ?

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

• 2+ years of experience as laboratory technician or in a comparable position

• Advanced cell culture skills: primary cell culture experience is a must, CART experience is a plus

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Experience in cell based assays is a plus

• Have exceptional attention to detail.

• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Be organized and accurate in your work but also flexible towards changing plans.

• Desire to learn new concepts and experimental procedures.

• Desire to learn how to solve complex problems with limited information

• Able to implement and independently interpret results of cellular assays for analysis of biological function and pharmacological evaluation of CAR-Ts or antibodies.

• Excellent team player with an objective driven mindset.

What's in it for you ?

At Galapagos, we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment with strong focus on your health and well-being. Join us in our journey towards sustainability, as we strive to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the planet.

Galapagos is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job.

We are Galapagos : together we can make it happen!

Base compensation for this position ranges from $ 57,600 to $ 86,400. Actual base compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, job-related knowledge, demonstrated skills and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify base salary ranges at any time.

In addition, this position is eligible for participation in both Galapagos' performance bonus plan and long-term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support important moments in life.