Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

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In Vivo Laboratory Technician

Asgard Therapeutics AB · Lund, Skåne län

About Asgard Therapeutics

Asgard Therapeutics is a privately held biotech company pioneering in vivo direct cell reprogramming for cancer immunotherapy, backed by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc., RV Invest, Novo Holdings, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund, and Industrifonden. Our lead candidate, AT-108, is a first-in-class gene therapy that reprograms tumor cells into antigen-presenting dendritic cells (cDC1), triggering a personalized and potent anti-tumor immune response.

Position Overview

Asgard Therapeutics offers a creative and team-oriented work environment. The role will involve executing in vivo experiments, including troubleshooting technical issues as they arise. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required. Experimental rigor, scientific curiosity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to evolving priorities, are musts. The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in immuno-oncology and hands-on experience in in vivo research. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Medicon Village in Lund, Sweden.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and execution of in vivo studies using syngeneic and CDX mouse models.
  • Prepare study materials, reagents, dosing formulations, and test articles in accordance with study protocols.
  • Perform technical procedures including tumor establishment and measurement, animal handling, in vivo dosing (e.g., IT, IV, SC, IP), anesthesia, blood and tissue collection, euthanasia, and daily health monitoring.
  • Maintain accurate animal records, including clinical observations, body weight tracking, and welfare assessments.
  • Support necropsy procedures and assist with tissue processing, labeling, and sample analysis.
  • Participate in method development and optimization of in vivo models and techniques.
  • Contribute to data quality control and assist in compiling study summaries and study reports.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper organization of animal and laboratory areas.

Qualifications

  • BSc degree in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Biomedicine, or related life science discipline. MSc is a plus.
  • FELASA B or equivalent animal handling certification is required.
  • Strong hands-on experience with in vivo mouse work in an academic or industry setting.
  • Basic understanding of cancer immunotherapies. Knowledge of dendritic cell and T cell biology is a plus.
  • Experience with tumor biology-related in vitro assays, for example multi-color flow cytometry, ELISpot and T-cell cytotoxicity assays.
  • Experience with small molecule and viral vectors handling and their in vivo administration is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Literature

  • Ascic E, at al. In vivo dendritic cell reprogramming for cancer immunotherapy. Science 386, eadn9083 (2024). DOI:10.1126/science.adn9083
  • Zimmermannova O, et al. Restoring Tumor Immunogenicity with Dendritic Cell Reprogramming. Science Immunology 8, eadd4817 (2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciimmunol.add4817

Application

Please email your CV, cover letter and contact information for two references to [email protected] to apply. Asgard will review applications on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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