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Research Specialist Chromatography (parental leave replacement)

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   Job ID: 9260 

 

 

As Research Specialist Chromatography you will support development, optimization and maintenance of chromatography-based assays for the release and characterization of mainly RNA products that are currently in clinical trials. You will be supportive technical expert for HPLC/UPLC within the group and department, involved in communication with internal and external partners and collaborators. You will be responsible for equipment and organizational tasks of laboratory management.

Please note: This position is a temporary parental leave replacement for 2 years and cannot be offered on a permanent basis.

 
Your main responsibilities are:

 

  • Planning and execution of chromatographic assay (using HPLC and UPLC systems) for RNA analysis.
  • Participating in method optimization and new method development as well as trouble shooting of chromatographic assays and sample preparation.
  • Predominantly independent design of experiments within a given context and based on existing protocols or without specific work instructions. 
  • Data processing, data interpretation, and presentation within the team, as well as related documentation, such as writing and revision of analytical procedures and development reports.
  • Responsibility for equipment and organizational tasks of laboratory management (e.g. instrument support and maintenance, communication with device manufacturers and service technicians, resupply and ordering of material).
  • Close collaboration with other members of the department and interaction with internal and external partners.

 

 

What you have to offer:

 

  • Scientific degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) or completed vocational training with approx. 3 years of relevant work experience in Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Biopharmaceuticals or Biochemistry or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with chromatography, preferably with nucleic acids as analytes.
  • Basic knowledge about different chromatographic techniques (e.g. IP-RP, SEC, HILIC) as well as basic knowledge about sample preparation methods for nucleic acids and RNA is a plus.
  • Good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken.

 

 

Your Benefits:

 

It's our priority to support you:

  • Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account  
  • Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
  • Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
  • Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
  • Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket 
  • Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare 

 

 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

 

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

 

Job ID 9260 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

 

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