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Senior Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)

Kassel, Germany

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

Discovery Life Sciences Biomarker Services GmbH
Germaniastrasse 7
34119 Kassel

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Full-Time , Permanent

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Updated at 08/30/2024

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