Junior Scientist

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.

We are currently looking for a Junior Scientist to join the R&D team in our facility in Gent/Zwijnaarde. This position is open to a candidate who is eager to work full-time in the lab and generate high-quality results through close collaboration with project team members. The role offers an intellectually stimulating and growth-oriented environment in which the candidate can build scientific and technical expertise and progressively strengthen their independence.

Work description

The candidate will play a key role in the discovery, characterization, and optimization of novel therapeutic antibodies and to the experimental derisking of complex and emerging biology. Working closely with experienced scientists and project team members, they will execute and document high-quality experiments while building their biological and technical expertise.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Quality-Oriented: Executing experiments precisely and consistently, maintaining complete and accurate records in the ELN, and contributing to data interpretation and the preparation of scientific reports with guidance where needed.
• Efficiency-Driven: Organizing assigned work efficiently, proactively communicating progress, and delivering high-quality results in line with project timelines.
• Creative Solutions: Identifying and troubleshooting routine experimental issues, proactively flagging anomalies, and contributing ideas to experimental set-up and protocol development with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Collaborative Engagement: Actively participating in internal meetings to present findings and insights clearly, and proactively propose next steps.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrating eagerness to become acquainted with novel biology, learn new techniques, and sharing expertise with colleagues; actively seeking guidance and applying feedback to progressively strengthen independence in experimental execution, interpretation, and reporting.

Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science or a related field or Master’s degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Industrial engineer or equivalent.
• Experience: Maximum 2 years of hands-on experience in key lab techniques, desirably in an industrial setting.
• Motivated and quality-conscious laboratory scientist with an analytical mindset, able to work independently within established protocols, proactively seek guidance when needed, and learn from experienced colleagues. Excellent team player with strong communication and presentation skills and fluent in English, our working language.

Offer

• A full-time position in a successful, dynamic, rapidly growing biotech company.
• A competitive salary package accompanied by comprehensive benefits.
• Joining a team that provides access to a wide range of technologies, engaging in diverse hands-on work, and opportunities to learn, contribute ideas, and progressively take greater initiative.
• Daily onsite presence is expected.

Apply

Please upload your CV and a brief motivation letter. In your letter, we ask you to cover three points:

• Why this role motivates you - concrete reasons, not generic statements.

• Why you are a strong fit - highlight the most relevant skills and experiences.

What scientific achievement you are most proud of - and what it shows about your scientific rigor, learning, teamwork, problem-solving, and contribution.

Your application will be treated confidentially.

Application deadline is October 25, 2026.

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This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentives program.

The hiring range displayed above is the range of possible base pay compensation that argenx believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hiring range is based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills. argenx may pay more or less than the posted range and this range may be modified in the future.

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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