Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)

Discovery Life Scienes; Kassel; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

Skill development support

Centrally located workplace

Deutschland Ticket

Bike leasing

Zusammenfassung

Discovery Life Sciences in Kassel is seeking a qualified laboratory professional with extensive experience in molecular analysis. The role involves executing laboratory procedures, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance in a regulated environment. Candidates should possess a vocational training or degree in life sciences, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

The company offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and supports skill development in a centrally located workplace with good public transport connections.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a laboratory.
• Meticulous attention to detail in laboratory practice and documentation.
• Basic experience with laboratory analysis such as DNA/RNA extractions and PCRs.

Aufgaben

• Perform basic laboratory procedures and data collection.
• Operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Review laboratory results for quality and consistency.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory procedures and data collection

Attention to detail and quality

Excellent verbal and written communication in German and English

Laboratory equipment proficiency

Pipetting and documentation skills

Ausbildung

Vocational training as BTA/CTA/MTLA or similar

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

PCR machine

Laboratory Information and Management Software (LIMS)

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Molecular analysis of individual tumor tissue is necessary to develop tomorrow’s personalized cancer medicines. Our team is supporting the international biopharmaceutical industry since 2005 with high-quality biomarker analysis in clinical trials and helped to bring many innovative therapies to the patient.

Discovery Life Sciences has grown into a global leader in the fields of development and application of predictive biomarkers and tissue research.

Our employees are the strength of our company. The entire team works with dedication to maintain and expand our leading position for the benefit of patients.

Tasks

• Proficient in all aspects of basic laboratory procedures and data collection, including ability to review laboratory results/data for general quality and consistency
• Operate basic laboratory equipment (PCR machine, microtomes, tabletop centrifuge, etc.) and troubleshoot basic problems
• Execute assignments according to established protocols
• Review raw data for quality and consistency
• Basic statistics evaluation and visual data presentation with Microsoft Excel
• Convert measurements and prepare chemical solutions and buffers, as required
• Manage concurrent tasks in varying stages of completion
• Provide assistance, as needed, to junior team members
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date laboratory notebook tracking work as required
• Work in a regulated GCP environment with a Laboratory Information and Management Software (LIMS)
• Participate in general lab maintenance such as cleaning freezers, shared lab space and equipment, and stocking shared reagents and consumables
• Participate in the establishment of new assays and devices as part of the validation process
• Respect the privacy of the personal information of patients, co-workers, and all individuals with whom the company interacts
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the company and its operations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completed vocational training as BTA/CTA/MTLA (or similar) with at least 5 years relevant work experience or bachelor’s degree in life sciences with educational laboratory experience with at least 5 years relevant work experience
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality, both in actual laboratory practice and in documentation
• Excellent laboratory skills, including proficiency in pipetting, documentation and procedure (clinical, sterile, or molecular, depending on the needs of the laboratory)
• Experience converting measurements and preparing chemical solutions and buffers
• Ability to understand protocols and perform protocols with consistency as demonstrated through previous laboratory experience
• Basic experience or proficiency with laboratory equipment and laboratory analysis such as DNA/RNA extractions, PCRs, NGS, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English language

Benefits

• Competitive salary according to your background and experience
• Permanent contract
• We specifically support you in developing your skills and offer you the advantages of a global company
• Centrally located workplace with good public transport connections
• Deutschland Ticket
• Bike leasing