Opportunity: Senior Bioinformatician @ Agendia--Amsterdam, The Netherlands

AnneMarie Vos • October 26, 2006
Opportunity: Senior Bioinformatician @ Agendia--Amsterdam, The Netherlands
BACKGROUND
Agendia is a young company in the emerging field of biotechnology and a world leader in gene expression analysis-based diagnostics. Agendia is one of the few companies in the world to use micro array technology for clinical diagnostics purposes. We are part of the changing field of medicine moving towards personalised medicine. By analysing the genetic properties of a tumour, Agendia is able to unlock essential information about a patientâ€™s risks of cancer recurrence and spread, response to chemotherapy or primary location of an unknown tumour. This information can assist oncologists and physicians to design individualised treatment plans which may enhance a patientâ€™s prognosis. Agendia is an enthusiastic and fast growing organisation, focused on quality results, scientific initiative and improving patient prognosis. Agendia is a small organisation and was found in 2003. At this moment 40 people are working at Agendia.

CURRENT PRODUCTS
Agendia's primary product is MammaPrintÂ®; a gene expression profiling service to assess the recurrence risk in breast cancer patients. MammaPrintÂ® provides valuable assistance for oncologists in formulating individualised treatment plans. Agendia also offers CupPrintÂ®; a gene expression profiling service that can assist in determining the primary tumour in patients diagnosed with Cancer Unknown Primary (CUP). In addition, Agendia's expertise in gene expression profiling offers opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to improve the success of their drug development pipelines.

DESCRIPTION
Due to expansion, Agendia seeks to employ an enthusiastic, self-driven and motivated bioinformatician. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who seeks employment in an emerging biotechnology company, in a role with a high degree of responsibility and scientific independence.
RESPONSIBILITIES

To analyse tumour samples using micro array profiling technology and data analysis techniques.

To assist developing and maintaining complex clinical and molecular databases.

To advise on new developments and applications in the field of bioinformatics.

To support the development and exchange of relevant skills and knowledge with other members of the group.
REQUIREMENTS

Preferably a PhD degree or alternatively a masters degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant bioinformatics working experience.

Relevant experience in one or more of the following fields; molecular biology, data mining, statistics, database management, programming or application development.
PREFERENCES
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Time management skills
Independence and self-organisation
Quality oriented and results focused
English [verbal and written]

TERMS
Permanent contract

LOCALE
Amsterdam

COMPENSATION
Good salary, attractive bonus + Benefits Package

HOW TO APPLY
Send an email to annuska.glas[at]agendia.com with CV and motivation or contact AnneMarie Vos, HR manager Agendia at a.vos[at]hrfactory.nl

DEADLINE
1 January 2007