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About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Associate / Technician to join the Screening

Biology team at Orbis Medicines and support early drug discovery through high-quality laboratory

work.

In this hands-on role, you will support the execution of biological assays, screening activities, and

automated workflows. You will work closely with scientists across Screening Biology and Chemistry

and play an important role in generating reliable, high-quality data that supports Orbis’ discovery

programmes. This role is ideal for a laboratory technician, research associate, or early-career

scientist who enjoys practical laboratory work and contributing directly to innovative drug discovery

projects.

Your main tasks will include:

•        Execute biological assays according to established protocols

•        Support screening activities, including DEL screening workflows

•        Operate and maintain automated laboratory equipment and liquid handling systems

•        Prepare reagents, buffers, plates, and assay consumables

•        Support routine data handling, documentation, and reporting of results

•        Assist with assay optimization and troubleshooting under guidance from scientists

•        Maintain laboratory equipment and contribute to a well-organized laboratory environment

Your Skills and Expertise

You have completed laboratory technician training and hold a BSc, BSc Eng., MSc, or equivalent degree in a relevant field, along with at least 5 years of hands-on laboratory experience with biological assays. You have experience working with automation, liquid handling systems, and high-throughput screening workflows. Exposure to DEL screening, biophysics, or screening platforms is considered a plus.

You are comfortable working with laboratory software and documentation systems and take pride in maintaining high standards of data quality and reproducibility.

You enjoy hands-on laboratory work and are detail-oriented, reliable, and quality-focused, with a strong motivation to learn new techniques and technologies. As part of a growing start-up biotech company, you are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Application:

Please apply via the website!

Orbis Medicines collaborates with DEDENROTH on this recruitment.

Please contact Mia Danielsen if you have any questions about the role or the process.

Email: mia.danielsen@orbismedicines.com