Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)

Discovery Life Sciences; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading biotechnology provider is seeking a skilled laboratory technician in Kassel, Germany. Candidates should possess vocational training or a degree in life sciences, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience in laboratory settings. Responsibilities include operating basic laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with protocols, and participating in lab maintenance and new assay validation. Bilingual communication skills in German and English are essential for this role.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years relevant work experience in laboratory settings.
• Excellent laboratory skills including pipetting and documentation.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as DNA/RNA extractions.

Aufgaben

• Operate basic laboratory equipment and follow protocols.
• Review raw data for quality and consistency.
• Participate in the establishment of new assays and devices.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Communication in German

Communication in English

Ausbildung

Vocational training as BTA/CTA/MTLA

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

PCR machine

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS)

Jobbeschreibung

About Discovery Life Sciences

Discovery Life Sciences is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service™ business model.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate basic laboratory equipment (PCR machine, tabletop centrifuge, etc.)
• Strong ability to follow protocols and procedures and complete tasks in a team environment.
• Execute assignments according to established protocols
• Review raw data for quality and consistency
• Basic statistics evaluation with Microsoft Excel
• 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
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its operations

Qualifications / Experience

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Location and work hours

• This position Is on site at our office in Kassel, Germany.