Research Scientist II

Type : Temporary position

Duration : A minimum of 6 months

Requires an understanding of one or more of the following: molecular biology and cell biology.

Research Scientist II: Performs experiments and procedures demonstrating proficiency with a broad range of scientific or technology techniques; executes high‐quality experiments and delivers and interprets data with colleagues and/or project teams. -

Major accountabilities:

• Research Scientist II: Generates hypotheses to test, troubleshoots issues and designs and executes the next set of experiments with some input from senior lab members/manager.
• Generate stable research cell lines expressing membrane proteins, including freezing, thawing, cultivation, transfection and selection of mammalian cell lines.
• Confirm expression by FACS analysis and perform FACS sorting if needed
• Transient small scale expression tests including Western Blot readouts
• Understanding of molecular biology and plasmid design is a plus
• Collecting, analysing and processing of data, result interpretation, preparation of summary documents and reports
• Document experiments and data using electronic lab book and data management systems
• Participates constructively and presents own data in working teams and at lab meetings
• Works collaboratively across lab with all members.
• Steps in to support general lab responsibilities i.e. active participation in lab organization including maintenance of equipment

Key performance indicators:

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in industry with MSc University degree in a relevant life science discipline, or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in industry with either completed Apprenticeship or BSc University degree in a relevant life science discipline
• Good theoretical and strong practical laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture (transfection, stable cell line generation, FACS analysis)
• High learning ability to acquire expertise in new technologies
• Proven experience in successfully prioritizing and keeping timelines
• Excellent organization skills; ability to run multiple projects in parallel
• Independent and accurate working style, results-driven and committed to quality
• Open and proactive communication, strong customer focus, ability to interact with various stakeholders
• Reliable and flexible team player, used to share tasks and projects

Skills:

• Collaboration.
• Communication Skills.
• Data Analysis.
• Laboratory.
• Mammalian Cell Culture.
• Molecular Biology.

Languages :

• Fluency in English (oral/written); German advantageous.

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