R&D Project Associate

R&D Project Associate at Amyl Therapeutics

Amyl Therapeutics, a growing biotech company, is seeking a dedicated R&D Project Associate to join its Research and Development team based in Legia Park, Liège. This full-time, permanent position involves supporting drug development programs focused on amyloid-mediated neurodegenerative disorders.

Your Mission

• Conduct follow-up of drug development programs in the R&D team.
• Provide scientific input based on cutting-edge literature.
• Supervise research activities with third parties and internal scientists.
• Contribute to project planning and execution from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to build comprehensive project overviews, including planning, risk assessment, strategy, and budget.
• Act as a subject matter expert for activities such as drug candidate expression, optimization studies, and method development.
• Lead scientific discussions and meetings for collaborative and outsourced activities.
• Manage new collaborations, including CDAs, contracts, and study plans.
• Design and optimize preclinical experiments (in vitro and in vivo) for drug candidate testing.
• Ensure timely data collection, review, interpretation, and statistical analysis of complex datasets.
• Uphold high ethical standards, good scientific practices, and data integrity.
• Present study results, program progress, and provide scientific/technical advice internally.
• Author detailed scientific reports with multi-analysis interpretations.
• Represent Amyl Therapeutics at scientific conferences, exploring new technology perspectives.
• Occasionally perform lab analyses to support the Lab team.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Sciences (Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Biotechnology) or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in biotech/industry, particularly working with external CROs.
• Demonstrated knowledge in designing early-stage or preclinical studies, both in vitro and in vivo, utilizing techniques such as:
  • Protein characterization: SPR, BLI, HTRF, spectrofluorimetry, SDS-PAGE, WB, DLS, LC-MS, SEC-HPLC.
  • Immunoassays: cell-based assays (phagocytosis, ADCC), ELISA, protein arrays.
  • Pharmacokinetics: in vivo and ex vivo designs in rodents/transgenic animals.
  • Analysis and production of recombinant proteins (E. coli/CHO) or monoclonal antibodies.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) and proficient in French.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and bioinformatic tools.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, eLab, Origin, Odoo, Monday.com).
• Experience in project management.
• Asset: Experience with Surface Plasmon Resonance or In vivo models of neurodegenerative disorders.

Soft Skills

• Autonomous worker with a proactive attitude and strong team spirit.
• Excellent communication skills to distill complex data into concise project overviews.
• Proven problem-solver and critical thinker.
• Dynamic, positive, curious, and adaptable to an agile environment.
• Accountable and respectful of deadlines.
• Comfortable with giving and receiving feedback.

Our Offer

• Permanent, full-time contract with a competitive salary package.
• Pleasant working environment within a small, growing team.
• Opportunities for great challenges and professional growth.
• Job start date: May 2026.

Key skills/competency

• Drug Development
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Preclinical Studies
• Project Management
• Protein Characterization
• Immunoassays
• Statistical Analysis
• Bioinformatics
• CRO Management
• Scientific Reporting