Technician Gene Therapy

Work for an Organization that brings innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

VectorY combines the therapeutic potential of antibodies combined with AAV based delivery to develop long-lasting therapeutic solutions for neurodegenerative diseases of high unmet medical need.

Founded in August 2020, and based in the Amsterdam Science Park, VectorY is a fully integrated precision medicines company focused on the development of innovative vectorized antibody therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Huntington’s disease.

The company has established a strong foundation for future growth having raised 160m euros in 2 financing rounds including a 129m euro series A round in November 2023 supported by a strong investor syndicate.

Short description of the department

The Research Department forms the foundation of the VectorY proprietary and partnered programs and, together with the Vector Development department, works towards the development of vectorized antibody treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. We develop and test new therapeutic candidates in different in vitro and in vivo pre-clinical settings and models, to select and advance the therapeutic candidate towards the clinical translation.

Main responsibilities:

  • Participate in different research projects involving human iPSC models to model neurodegenerative disorders and study in vitro efficacy of vectorized antibody treatments.

  • Plan and execute practical lab work, performs data analysis and reporting ü Report to scientist, including communication of daily work and results.

  • Write and follow SOPs and document experimental work in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).

  • Participate in compiling study plans and study reports ü Partake in lab operational tasks Technician Gene Therapy.

  • Recognize day to day problems and accepts solutions based on standard (and novel) procedures.

  • Present performed experimental design & results in departmental meetings.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • HLO/HBO/BSc or MSc ü Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in the biomedical field.

  • Demonstrated experience with culture of primary and/or iPSC-derived neurons.

  • Experience in molecular biology techniques, e.g. qPCR, WB, microscopy.

  • Strong ability to collaborate with colleagues productively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Analytical, accurate and solution-oriented mindset.

  • Organizational skills with ability to manage and prioritize tasks.

  • Written and spoken fluency in English..

Your Natural Strengths and Drivers:

You are enthusiastic and a team player. You are thorough and have an eye for detail. You deliver highly precise work and work consistently in a fast-paced environment.

Working at VectorY

We offer a personal and authentic experience within a young, ambitious biotech company with an established and strong infrastructure on the path to bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

Interested? Please apply and send your resume to talent.acquisition@vectorytx.com