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Staff Scientist (m/f/d)

Discovery Life SciencesKassel, GermanyOnsite

About Discovery Life Sciences:


Discovery Life Sciences (DLS) 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:


  • Generation and monitoring of time-/budget plans as well as resource management (personnel, lab consumables, reagents and devices)
  • Capability planning: management of personnel resources and project timelines
  • Literature research
  • Evaluation and documentation of results
  • Invoicing after agreed milestones were reached
  • Generation of required validation documents, e.g. validation plan and - report
  • Interaction with DLS Biomarker Services GmbH clinical Project Managers
  • Contact person for sponsors of pre-clinical projects as well as assay evaluation and validation projects
  • Preparation and review of SOP/INS/FORMs
  • Device maintenance and validation
  • Training of new employees
  • Working according to GCP guidelines
  • Ordering of reagents, lab consumables, devices etc. 
  • Monitoring of inventory acquisition (supervision and review of ordering of lab consumables and reagents) including negotiations of service agreements and prices for lab consumables and reagents as well as reagent lot reservations
  • Record keeping of lab journals
  • Preparation of solutions and buffers
  • Processing of human tissue, cell culture or blood/serum samples
  • Archiving of processed specimens, slides, etc. including cryo-archival material

Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):


  • University degree in biology or biochemistry, conferral of a doctorate graduation, or Bachelor / Master of Science
  • Several years of experience in a laboratory for molecular biology, cellular biology or biochemistry
  • Experience with project management in the medical/pharmaceutical environment
  • Good computer knowledge with standard operating systems, MS office
  • Previous experience with digital image analysis,histology, immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence  would be a benefit
  • Very good written and spoken English skills, preferably negotiation level

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 is a full time position and the person in this position will work on site at our office in Kassel, Germany.

We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.

Life at Discovery Life Sciences

We are excited to introduce you to the new Discovery Life Sciencesâ„¢ and our new website www.dls.com! We have merged Conversant Bio, Folio Bio, Phylogeny, and Discovery Life Sciences to create the global market leader in biospecimen analysis and procurement for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostics industries. We know that you will see increased value in Discovery Life Sciences' vast bioanalytics capabilities, consultative services, and deep scientific expertise to quickly bring innovative solutions to your most complex research questions. We will continue to be driven by science, and we will continue to engage with you to overcome your obstacles, achieve your goals and reach a faster end result. Our expanded capabilities now include custom research services in: - Histopathology - Flow Cytometry - Custom Cell Isolations and Processing - Genomic Characterizations Biospecimens Our biospecimen catalog now includes normal, suspect, and disease-state samples, comprising rare diseases and racially and ethnically diverse exemplars, with a particular emphasis in oncology; cardiology; neurology; and infectious, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases. Moving forward together, we are better positioned to support a broader range of research needs and deliver high-quality solutions. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the merger or our expanded capabilities. Visit us at www.dls.com
Thrive Here & What We Value- Science at your Service TM business model- Leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimenas and cellular starting materials- Trusted by leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions- Market competitive total compensation packages with free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance- Flexible work hours- Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity- Team-building activities and social events- Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program- Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, including your BIRTHDAY)- Unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success
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