Novalix is a contract research organization (CRO) of 400+ employees providing expert driven innovative outsourcing and insourcing research services for drug discovery. Novalix offers to the pharmaceutical industry a complete range of services spanning Chemistry, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, In vivo & in vivo Pharmacology, ADME and Drug Discovery. The position is based at one of our client’s site located in Gif-Sur-Yvette, Plateau de Saclay, Essonne (35 km South-East of Paris, France). Job description You will join our 7-membered insourced team composed of the team leader, 3 experienced project managers and 3 research associates. The role involves managing the team and multiple projects in the field of structural biology for our client. In details, your work will consist in: Supervising projects from bibliographic work to structure determination, including clone design, protein production in various expression systems, purification, quality control, crystallization, data collection, structure solution and refinement. Managing, supervising and developing the team. Communicating with the client by writing reports and oral communication. Profile You hold a PhD in crystallography with 6 years minimum of experience in modern crystallography techniques (preferentially experienced in the life science industry). Extensive knowledge and experience in construct design, protein biochemistry, crystallogenesis, data collection and solving structures. Demonstrated ability to handle ligand and protein-ligand structures. Demonstrated ability to drive projects forward with the ability to oversee multiples projects in parallel. Additional experience in insect cells culture, membrane proteins and/or characterization of protein/ligand complexes or cryoEM would be an asset. Demonstrated experience in the management of a small team. Excellent communication and presentation skills in French and English. Passionate about structural biology and keen sense of responsibility as well as being a committed team player. Rigorous and organized attitude to work with excellent supervisory and reporting skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr