[ref. m32900904] Staff Scientist (m/f/d)

apartmentBiomarker Services GmbH placeKassel calendar_month 
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 support new therapeutic approaches with reliable biomarker data in clinical trials and help physicians to achieve the goal of making the best treatment available to patients.
Position Summary:
Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate Staff Scientist (m/f/d) to join our dynamic clinical trial team. As a Staff Scientist (m/f/d), you will play a pivotal role discussing and consulting our customer’s needs and managing these needs at our clinical trial laboratory in Kassel, Germany.

You will take responsibility over the whole life span of multiple projects interacting with pharma, CROs, hospitals in a very appreciative international setting. Attitude, project and social responsibility are key for this position.

Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

  • Bachelor´s or Master’s Degree in natural sciences
  • ideally first experience in molecular biology, cell biology and histology
  • Good basic computer knowledge
  • Very good English skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments and resolve complex problems
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures
Key Responsibilities:

General laboratory tasks:

  • Preparation and review of SOP/INS/FORMs
  • Working according to GCP guidelines
  • Ordering of reagents, lab consumables, devices etc.
  • Obtaining price information and calculating test rates
  • Record keeping of lab journals

Assistance activities for Head of Lab:

  • Evaluation and documentation of results
  • Capability planning: management of personnel resources and project timelines
  • Assistance in preparation and review of proposals and project plans/SOWs/Analytical Plans
  • Scientific assistance (e.g. trouble shooting) for routine and assay validation lab activities
  • Maintenance of the Assay Validation Matrix

Process Management:

  • Generation and optimization of methods and lab procedures including respective GCLP documentation
  • Implementation of quality management requirements and compliance to clinical trial guidelines
  • Monitoring of budgets and profit margin at the given
  • Supervision and assistance of audits, if required
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.

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