Bio Informatician

Descripción del puesto:

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.

argenx is a fast-growing, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative antibody-based therapies to improve the lives of people with severe autoimmune diseases. Leveraging our unique antibody engineering technologies and the complementary expertise of our global team, we have built a differentiated pipeline of novel product candidates, tailored from discovery through development to meet specific patient needs. As we expand our therapeutic franchises across neuromuscular, neurology, rheumatology, and nephrology indications, we remain deeply committed to our core values of collaboration, empowerment, humility, innovation, and excellence-always staying science-based, data-driven, and patient-focused.

To accelerate innovation in antibody discovery and preclinical development, argenx is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Bio-IT Scientist. This role will be pivotal in enabling data-driven science through digital workflows, computational biology integration, and deployment of cutting-edge antibody engineering tools. You will collaborate with scientists and technical colleagues to improve data access, automate lab data flows, and support translational research efforts.

This position is based at our facility in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, and expects daily on-site presence.
We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter when applying. A cover letter is mandatory for your application to be considered.

Key responsibilities
* Design and implement customized digital lab notebooks and dashboards to streamline workflows in scientific teams, focusing on democratizing data access via dashboards.
* Collaborate with data science stakeholders to ensure seamless data integration, accessibility, and usability for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
* Scout, develop and implement automated data ingestion and preprocessing pipelines by integrating lab instruments and external data sources using APIs, scripting, and containerization.
* Scout and deploy the latest antibody structure and developability tools in containerized environments to support antibody engineering efforts.
* Optionally, analyse public biological datasets to extract insights relevant to research and facilitate the integration and interpretation of such datasets into early research workflows.

Skills & Experience
* Understanding of molecular biology and protein biochemistry, preferably tailored towards antibody discovery.
* Strong experience with API endpoints, data integration, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, R).
* Proficiency in database management, data visualization, and digital lab notebook or LIMS platforms.
* Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and bioinformatics tools.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, with excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.
* A unique blend of technical expertise and passion for translational research, with a strong desire to drive meaningful improvements in R&D workflows.
* Experience working closely with laboratory colleagues to validate and implement new workflows, tools, and processes, with a willingness to learn from and adapt to the needs of the lab.
* A results-driven approach, motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics, and a passion for seeing scientific concepts translated into real-world applications.

Profile
* Embrace a "Make it happen" mentality, showing proactive initiative.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for tackling complex issues.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
* Proficient in English - our corporate language - ensuring clarity.
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative and address challenges proactively.
* Capacity to rapidly assimilate new scientific and technological knowledge, applying it effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Dynamic and practical problem-solving approach with a focus on delivering tangible results.

What we offer
* The opportunity to establish a new role within the organization, contributing to shaping its future direction.
* A competitive salary package with extensive benefits.
* Working in a human-sized, dynamic, rapidly growing biotech company, providing an engaging work environment.

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At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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