Research Associate (m/f) in vivo gene therapy in Rare Blood Disorders

Tasks & Responsibilities:

These responsibilities capture a portion of what your work will look like:

• Executing diverse in vivo experiments (i.v. injections, blood and plasma collection, bleeding and thrombosis models or similar) and managing necessary animal welfare requirements (LTK1)

• Characterizing efficacy and safety of novel gene therapy assets using molecular and biochemical techniques (ELISA, Thrombin generation assay, chromogenic assays, etc) in murine and human samples

• Preparation, handling and in vitro/ex vivo testing and analysis of patient-derived material, including blood and plasma

• Collaborating on the development of new experimental strategies and custom assays with our research scientists

• General lab management and organization, incl. maintenance, safety, inventory, etc.

• Contributing to data analysis and communicating results to the team

• Taking and maintaining detailed documentation of data

 Must Haves:

• MSc/BSc in Life Sciences (cellular/ molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology), or completion of an apprenticeship for a research associate (“Lehrabschluss”) with ? 3 years of academic or industry experience (*****)

• Allowance to conduct animal experimentation (active LTK1, FELASA or equivalent) and experience with rodents is necessary, including intravenous injections and blood collection is required, surgery experience is a plus (*****)

• Extensive mouse work experience (*****)

• High motivation, flexibility, and excellent organizational skills to support our team (*****)

• You can communicate fluently in English

• Open and collaborative spirit

• Vigorous “can do” mentality to succeed in a dynamic and highly collaborative research team

• CVs have to be uploaded in English

• Applications with a PhD will not be considered