Research Assistant (all genders) Cellular Sciences
Evotec · Hamburg
The Cell Line Development group within the Global Cellular Sciences department at Evotec headquarters in Hamburg is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated
Research Assistant (all genders)
Cellular Sciences
Full-time and permanent
Responsibilities:
- Cultivate and cryopreserve a variety of eukaryotic cell lines under different culture conditions and at varying scales ensuring alignment with customer specifications, project objectives, and quality standards
- Independently generate stable polyclonal and monoclonal cell lines using viral transduction and plasmid transfection techniques (electroporation, lipofection)
- Characterize engineered cell lines using flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining and western blot
- Independently plan, execute and troubleshoot assigned experimental activities
- Analyse experimental data using established software and tools (e.g., CASY Counter, FlowJo, IncuCyte, Excel), and communicate results in a timely manner to project teams and stakeholders
- Accurately evaluate, interpret, and document experimental results in electronic laboratory notebooks and other designated data management system (Excel, Dotmatics)
- Contribute to laboratory organization, equipment maintenance, and compliance with relevant safety and quality standards
- Collaborate closely with colleagues and project teams to ensure efficient execution of experiments, knowledge sharing, and achievement of project objectives
Qualifications:
- Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences or vocational training as BTA/CTA/MTA/biological lab technician with several years of lab experience in handling and cultivating mammalian cell lines
- Hands-on experience with cell culture, genetic manipulations of cells, cell cloning and gene expression analysis
- Experience in flow cytometry and Dotmatics database is desirable
- Independent, precise, and structured working style with strong attention to data quality and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and reliably in a highly collaborative team environment to achieve shared objectives
- Ability to handle multiple parallel tasks and strong service-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality cellular reagents and support, ensuring timely handovers, and meeting agreed deadlines
- Very good English skills; German is an advantage
Our offer:
- A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
- A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
- 30 days of annual holiday, flexible working hours, and in-house canteen
- Capital forming benefits, holiday allowance, annual bonus depending on performance, and monthly allowance for public transportation (HVV ProfiTicket)
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
EN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
IT: In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees based on their skills, experience, and professional qualifications. In line with our ethical and professional principles, all employment-related decisions, including recruitment and selection processes, are made fairly and without any form of discrimination. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.