Senior Clinical Biomarker Expert (m/f/d)

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Hannover; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research organization in Hannover seeks a Senior Clinical Biomarker Expert to lead biomarker research in drug and medical device development. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, possess extensive laboratory management experience, and have strong skills in molecular biology and project leadership. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and flexible working conditions.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Corporate discounts

Company restaurant with discounted prices

30 days of vacation

Company pension plan

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience as a postdoc in managing a laboratory.
• Proven track record in scientific publications.
• Experience with assay validation and structured project reporting.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement biomarker research services.
• Conduct research on pulmonary immunology.
• Plan and execute studies in a GCP-regulated environment.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Team leadership

Molecular biology

Protein biochemistry

Statistics

Bioinformatics

Fluent German

Fluent English

Ausbildung

PhD in natural sciences

Jobbeschreibung

The Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine ITEM is one of 76 institutes belonging to the Fraunhofer Society, Europe's largest organization for applied research. The objectives of contract research at Fraunhofer ITEM are to protect people in our industrialized world from health hazards and to contribute to the development of new therapeutic approaches. With a focus on respiratory research, the research and development portfolio comprises three business areas: drug development, chemical safety, and translational medical technology.

These interdisciplinary areas offer many exciting fields of work at the interface between drug research, toxicology, and medical technology. In over 40 years, the institute has developed into one of the world's leading organizations in these fields – in line with our vision “Pioneers for sustainable health.”

Are you interested in biomarker research?
We are offering you a responsible position as Senior Clinical Biomarker Expert (m/f/d) in the Biomarker Analysis and Development Department in Hanover, starting as soon as possible – with the prospect of taking over as head of the department.

What you will do

• Development and implementation of application-oriented biomarker research and development services for industrial and public partners in the context of drug and medical device development
• Research in the field of pulmonary immunology and inflammatory diseases – in particular, expanding the field of research beyond the current focus
• Planning, coordination, and execution of studies in a GCP-regulated environment
• Establishment, implementation, and further development of various assay systems in molecular and protein biology as well as biochemistry, including qualification and validation
• Management of interdisciplinary cooperation projects and consortia
• Strategic further development of the department

What you bring to the table

• Completed university degree in natural sciences (master's) with completed doctorate
• Several years of experience in managing a laboratory as a postdoc
• Proven track record in scientific publications, project management, and team leadership
• In-depth knowledge of molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and experience with assay validation and structured project reporting
• Good knowledge of statistics and bioinformatics
• Experience with biobanking is an advantage
• Fluent German and English skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary environment

What you can expect

• Collaboration on interesting and challenging issues in a motivated team with a multidisciplinary environment in one of Germany's most renowned research organizations
• Good career prospects and extensive training and further education opportunities
• Technical support and further training opportunities through the Fraunhofer Society network and the use of our e-learning tool
• Good work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours and the option of working from home part of the time
• Numerous discounts on many well-known brands as part of our corporate benefits
• A company restaurant with discounted prices
• Good transport connections with free parking, bicycle parking spaces, and charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as a subsidized job ticket
• 30 days of vacation, company pension plan (VBL), and other social benefits

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process, developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Dr. Jens Hohlfeld, Head of Clinical Respiratory Research, Phone [phone], [e-mail]

Kathrin Okay, Head of Recruiting, Phone [phone], [e-mail]

Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine ITEM