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Cell Biology Scientist
Cell Biology Scientist

VRG Therapeutics (VRG Tx) (https://vrgtherapeutics.com) is a pioneering biopharmaceutical R&D company headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. VRG Tx has a continuously growing R&D portfolio focused on innovative miniprotein-peptide based pharmaceuticals and Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) research programs.We are building a world-class AI-driven drug discovery platform with a singular mission: to cure diseases by targeting biological mechanisms that are inaccessible to traditional therapeutic approaches. Our discovery engine integrates machine learning, physics-based modeling,and experimental validation to design novel protein therapeutics.

Role Overview
  • Plan and conduct project-specific cell biology research tasks and immune measurements (hands-on work and collaboration with assistants/technicians)
  • Design and development of innovative new in vitro preclinical R&D modelsincluding cell-based assays, genetically modified cell lines, stable and transient transfections/transductions
  • Support development of a cell-based bioplanning platform
  • Independent short- and long-term planning of project-related activities
  • Maintain accurate experimental records, raw data files, protocols, sample/batch documentation and technical reports in a traceable format
  • Review scientific literature, integrate experimental data and contribute practical solution options to project teams
Required Qualifications
  • MSc or PhD degree in cell biology, medicine, pharmacology,biomedical engineering, or other in a biomedical discipline
  • Solid background in cell biology and immunological assays
  • Hands-on laboratory experience in an academic or industry research environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with immune- and fluorescence-based assays (FACS)
  • Cell line generation and molecular biology techniques
  • Experience in working with primary blood derived cells
Personal Attributes
  • Ability to work independently, recognize technical problems and clear results communication
  • Strong documentation discipline, sample tracking and raw-data handling
  • Reliability and ownership in laboratory work and data interpretation
  • Result-oriented, flexibility and proactive problem-solving mindset with ability to adopt new technologies
  • Strong interpersonal skills that support high performance across a multi-disciplinary team
  • Precision in administrative tasks, supporting experiment documentation.
What we offer
  • The opportunity to work on best-in-class and first-in-class therapeutic concepts
  • A highly collaborative, science-driven international culture with strong academic and industry roots
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience
  • Professional growth in biologics R&D and translational research
  • Opportunity to build an individual scientific career path, including PhD studies for MSc-level candidates or PhD-level research ownership as aligned with the candidate and company goals
LOCATION
Budapest, Hungary
JOB TYPE
full-time
SALARY
Commensurate with role and experience
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