ProQR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company listed on NASDAQ with offices in Leiden, the Netherlands and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. ProQR is focused on the development of life changing RNA therapies to meet the unmet need of individuals and families with common and rare diseases. A team of 150+ enthusiastic ProQRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is up to this challenge. We have the passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. Our proprietary Axiomer® RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells own editing machinery. Axiomer® RNA editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA), which is machinery present in all human cells to repair G-to-A mutations, modulate protein, and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases.
Our Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Department is currently looking for an Associate Researcher, (Full-time) to join our team in Leiden. We are looking for candidates with a passion for analytical and formulation work. This role would suit a recent graduate with a background in analytical chemistry or related disciplines. The CMC department has a central role within the ProQR Therapeutics organization. The CMC Department develops, manufactures, and characterizes oligonucleotides and therapeutic formulations for research, clinical development, and commercialization.
Location: Leiden, NL (on-site).