Discovery Life Sciences
Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)
Discovery Life SciencesGermany2 days ago
Full-timeResearch, Analyst +1
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 routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handling of FFPE and frozen human tissue, cell culture and blood/serum samples including preparation of tissue sections with microtome or cryostat, embedding/re-embedding of tissue specimens
  • Preparation of Tissue Micro Arrays (TMAs)
  • Check-In of shipments (including validation project related sample shipments); cross-check of shipping documents and actual shipped goods with regard to correctness and completeness
  • Preparation of solutions, buffers and other reagents
  • Stockpiling, maintenance of reagent and general inventory lists, reagent supply orders
  • Work according to GCP regulatory requirements
  • Documentation in lab journals
  • Operation and maintenance of devices
  • Preparation and review of SOPs and INStructions
  • Job training for new staff members


Qualifications / Experience:

  • Successfully completed training as a BTA, MTLA, CTA, or biological laboratory technician
  • Experience with histology, cell- and microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry
  • Seminars / Trainings, attendance of congresses regarding
  • IHC
  • ISH
  • Molecular biology techniques
  • (Protein) biochemistry techniques
  • Other topics related to the field of work


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.

Location and work hours:

  • This position Is on site at our office in Kassel, Germany.

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