Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker develops high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions that enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years and today, Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems, and a strong reputation among its customers. Worldwide, more than 7,200 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 70 locations on all continents.

Hain Lifescience is a manufacturer and distributor of in-vitro diagnostics. Our customers are medical laboratories worldwide. We are specialists in molecular genetic test systems and technical instruments for the detection of dangerous pathogens or hereditary diseases. Since October 2018, Hain Lifescience has been part of the globally successful technology group Bruker.

We are currently looking for a Molecular Biologist / Developer (m/f/d)

This is a temporary position (for 24 months)

In this role, you will have a wide range of responsibilities. You are member of the Assay development team of the R&D department and responsible for the development of in-vitro diagnostics as well as studies with international cooperation partners according to ISO: 13485.2016. Your key tasks are planning, coordinating and performing of development projects. 

To be successful in this role, you will need to be experienced with molecular genetic technologies:  DNA/RNA extraction methods, different amplification technologies etc. (in theory and practice). Furthermore you should be team player, a communicative person with a wide range of technical knowledge that you are able to negotiate with colleagues, external development partners in a friendly and convincing way.

• Development of molecular genetic test systems according to ISO 9001/13485
• Supervision of development projects from the planning phase to handover to production and QC
• Documentation of development projects according to our quality management system
• Supervision of evaluation studies
• Guidance of technical personnel
• Presentation of the development work

• University or technical college degree (biology, microbiology, biochemistry or biotechnology)
• Experience with quantitative real-time PCR and/or multi-channel/multiplex PCR
• Experience with automated DNA/RNA extraction processes
• Virological background and experience in dealing with viruses of risk group 2 according to § 44 of the IfSG (Infection Protection Act) is an advantage
• Open and communicative personality
• Independent and responsible working style
• Goal orientation and willingness to assume responsibility
• Ability to work in a team and high motivation
• Dedication and resilience
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Very good knowledge of IT
• You are fluent in spoken and written German and  English (mandatory)

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