Research Assistant (all genders)

About the role

This Research Assistant role supports target validation and assay development using cellular systems, plate- and image-based readouts, and genome editing technologies.

The position requires planning and analysis of cellular, molecular and biochemical experiments, independent electronic lab notebook documentation and a relevant biological science qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cellular assays for target validation including primary cell culture, cell lines, transfection and virus-mediated gene transfer.
• Use and establish plate- and image-based readouts.
• Use and establish genome editing methodologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 with various cargo types and delivery methods.
• Plan, perform and analyze cellular, molecular biology and biochemical experiments, including protein, DNA and RNA isolation and analysis, immunocytochemistry and imaging.
• Manage project demands to ensure quality and timely delivery of data.
• Record experiments independently in an electronic lab notebook.

Requirements

• Qualification: Successfully completed apprenticeship (BTA/CTA/MTA), BSc. or MSc. in biological sciences, in vitro pharmacology or related subjects.
• Work experience with cellular assays, preferably in a Pharma, Biotech, or CRO setting.
• Substantial hands-on experience with cell culture assays including cultivation and transfection of cell lines or primary cells and immunocytochemistry.
• Experience with standard molecular and biochemical techniques such as basic DNA, RNA and protein assays.
• Experience with transfection and genome editing methods is a plus.
• Experience handling and isolating primary cells and possession of a FELASA B certificate is a plus.
• Personal qualities: well-organized, dynamic, driven, enthusiastic and committed.
• Work style: strong team spirit, able to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams.
• Languages: fluent written and spoken English; German is advantageous.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred: experience with transfection and genome editing methods; experience with primary cell isolation and FELASA B certificate.

Skills

Laboratory skills: cell culture, transfection, immunocytochemistry, plate- and image-based readouts, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, DNA/RNA/protein isolation and analysis, imaging.

Work arrangement

Workplace language: English required; German advantageous.

Benefits

Evotec's diversity and equal opportunity policies: the company considers all applications including people with disabilities and states it makes employment decisions without discrimination, providing equal opportunities based on skills and qualifications.

Company context

Evotec describes itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion and fair employment decisions based on skills and qualifications.

Relevant source disclaimer

Diversity notice: "Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap." / "In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities."

Equal opportunity and non-discrimination statement: Evotec follows ethical and legal principles (Legislative Decree 198/2006) and states that recruitment and selection are conducted fairly without discrimination; all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of protected characteristics.