Beschreibung
A good job can make such a difference. With us, it can even mean second chances at life!
As an international non-profit organization, our goal is to give as many blood cancer patients worldwide as possible a second chance at life and access to stem cell transplants. To help even more patients, we regularly need dedicated and highly qualified employees with strong personalities. In a global network of around 1,500 DKMS colleagues, we want to continue working towards this goal together with you a...
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A good job can make such a difference. With us, it can even mean second chances at life!
As an international non-profit organization, our goal is to give as many blood cancer patients worldwide as possible a second chance at life and access to stem cell transplants. To help even more patients, we regularly need dedicated and highly qualified employees with strong personalities. In a global network of around 1,500 DKMS colleagues, we want to continue working towards this goal together with you and over 13 million registered donors.
The DKMS Life Science Lab gGmbH in Dresden performs the molecular typing of the HLA characteristics of all DKMS donors and is the world's largest HLA tissue typing laboratory. Our laboratory, accredited according to international guidelines, sequences more than one million samples annually, donated by DKMS donors.
The Translational Assay Development department at the Life Science Lab transfers molecular methods from research and development into finished products in the field of immunogenetics, thereby playing a key role in fulfilling DKMS’s mission. For our Translational Assay Development team in Dresden, we are looking for a Research Scientist (m/f/d) Translational Assay Development with immediate effect (full-time, permanent position).
Transfer and scale molecular biology method developments from research into routine-ready applications
Independently plan, conduct, document, and analyse laboratory experiments
Perform technical validation of new methods with regard to sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, robustness and accuracy
Develop monitoring and control assays for manufacturing processes, routine workflows, and longitudinal assay performance monitoring
Collaborate and communicate within multidisciplinary project teams
Work closely with bioinformatics teams and contribute to software development from an end-user perspective
Completed university degree (Diploma/Master’s) and/or PhD in biology, biochemistry or a related field
Extensive hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (PCR, NGS) and a solid conceptual understanding of NGS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Independent, structured, and conscientious working style
Experience in advanced data analysis and/or bioinformatics is an advantage
Confident use of MS Office applications and scientific software
Good command of English (B2) and fluent German (B2)
A meaningful job that gives people a second chance at life
A culture of appreciation and a collegial working environment
Flexible working hours with the option of partial remote work (up to 125 days per year)
An attractive compensation package including benefits such as employee savings plans and company pension schemes
30 days of vacation per year; additional special leave for personal events
Sabbatical option
Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities
Free fruit, water, coffee, and tea
Diverse and interesting workplace health management programs (e. g. company bike scheme, health courses in cooperation with a major health insurance provider etc.)
Employee benefits as part of our corporate benefits program