Principal Scientist - Assay Development (m/w/d)

Danaher Corporation; Siegen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Scientist to join their assay development team in Siegen. This exciting role involves developing and optimizing assay technologies for liquid and tissue biopsy samples, leveraging expertise in molecular biology and histological techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background and experience with advanced imaging and microscopy platforms. Join a dynamic work environment that offers state-of-the-art facilities and a competitive compensation package, contributing to groundbreaking research in life sciences.

Leistungen

Dynamic Work Environment

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Competitive Compensation Package

Qualifikationen

• Over 10 years of experience in biological research with proven protocol optimization skills.
• Strong expertise in histological techniques and various assay technologies.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize assay technologies and protocols.
• Manage laboratory operations and ensure compliance with good laboratory practices.

Kenntnisse

Biological Research

Histological Techniques

Molecular Biology

Genetics/Genomics

Spatial Biology

Next-Generation Disease Models

Team Leadership

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Biochemistry

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Ph.D. in Biology

Tools

ELISA

Western Blotting

NGS

CRISPR

Confocal Microscopes

Light Sheet Microscopy

Jobbeschreibung

About the role:

Following the recent acquisition of ATTO-TEC GmbH by Leica Microsystems, we are rapidly expanding our assay development team at our ATTO-TEC site in Siegen, Germany.

We are seeking a Principal Scientist with over 10 years of experience in high-profile biological research environments and a proven ability to establish and optimize protocols for both liquid and tissue biopsy samples. Proficiency in histological techniques, including tissue sectioning and staining, as well as a broad experience with different sample types will help the successful candidate to develop assays for various applications and samples.

The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific track record in at least one of the following areas, a broad technological background and a solid understanding of at least some of the following areas: molecular biology, genetics/genomics, spatial biology, multiomics, phenomics, and next-generation disease models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize assay technologies and protocols.
• Design and implement verification and validation plans.
• Establish and maintain research infrastructure.
• Manage laboratory operations and ensure compliance with good laboratory practices.
• Train and mentor new lab members and technical assistants.

Your Qualifications:

• Ph.D./Dr.rer-nat. in biochemistry, chemistry, or biology.
• Expertise in techniques such as ELISA, Western blotting, FLPC, IF (ICC, IHC), FISH, RNA/protein codetection assays, NGS, CRISPR screens/gene editing, single cell analysis, cytometry/FACS, spatial biology.
• Experience with imaging-based assays and modern microscopy platforms (e.g., confocal microscopes, light sheet microscopy).
• Strong lab management skills.
• Experience leading a team of scientists, user training, and/or teaching.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic work environment.
• State-of-the-art facilities.
• Competitive compensation package.

Who We Are:

ATTO-TEC GmbH is a Leica Microsystems brand and leading manufacturer of fluorescent dyes and labeling technology. Founded over 20 years ago, we specialize in high-quality products for fluorescence microscopy, known for their brightness and photostability.

Leica Microsystems is a global leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation, with over 175 years of history. We provide integrated solutions for microscopic imaging and analysis, supporting research in life sciences, industry, and medicine.

Together, ATTO-TEC and Leica Microsystems advance scientific research with state-of-the-art imaging solutions and high-quality reagents.