Scientist/PostDoc (m/f/d) Biochemistry / Immunoassay Technologies

The NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute in Reutlingen is a non-profit research institution and conducts application-oriented research at the interface of bio- and material sciences. It has a unique, interdisciplinary range of competencies for R&D and services for regional and international companies. The institute addresses both the health care industry and industrial sectors with materials technology and quality-oriented issues such as automotive and mechanical engineering.

The Applied Biomarkers and Immunoassay Group at the NMI has extensive expertise in high-sensitive and multiplexed miniaturized immunoassays. We are renowned for our proficiency in assay development, validation, and the application of these assays in exploratory sample screenings (non-regulated) and clinical study sample analysis (GCLP) for public funded project and direct contract research.

To fortify our team, we seek a postdoctoral scientist (m/f/d) with a robust background in Biochemistry/Immunology and/or immunoassay technologies to join us at the earliest opportunity.

Your responsibilities

• Drive innovative developments in immunoassays, including ELISAs and assays on the Simoa (Quanterix) and Luminex-platform
• Design and execute assay development and validation projects
• Provide guidance and supervision to technical staff
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and working under GCLP conditions
• Validate laboratory instruments and actively participate in the validation of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Efficiently manage multiple projects, overseeing experimental planning, timelines, milestones, and reporting, while maintaining open communication with clients, partners, and sponsors
• Scientific publication of scientific results
• Raising of third-party funds and composing grant applications

Your qualification

• Hold a PhD degree obtained in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biotechnology, or related disciplines, accompanied by a robust background in Biotechnology/Immunology
• Proven expertise in immunoassay development (e.g. ELISA, SIMOA, Luminex, MSD) is essential
• Hands-on experience in working with proteins and antibodies is essential
• Having prior experience working under regulated conditions (e.g. GCP, GLP, GMP) would be highly advantageous and beneficial for this position
• Exhibit genuine enthusiasm for translational science, coupled with exceptional organizational skills and a proactive approach to solving complex challenges
• Excellent team spirit, presenting a collaborative and cooperative attitude towards
• Demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills, effectively conveying complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proactive, independent and structured approach to work, with the ability to work under time pressure
• Familiarity with statistical data evaluation, including proficiency in related programming languages (e.g., "R," Python), will be considered an advantage
• Fluency in both English and German is required

We offer

• The opportunity to work within an exciting multidisciplinary project and delve into highly innovative research topics
• Opportunity to contribute your expertise in the Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) environment and further enhance your skills in analyzing clinical study samples
• Working in a successful, highly motivated and multidisciplinary team with scientific and technical employees 
• Working within an exciting multidisciplinary project and a highly innovative research topics
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Remuneration according to the TV-L, the initial contract is limited to two years, with the potential for extension based on performance and funding availability
• An exciting, varied and innovative working environment and excellent technical equipment
• Free employee parking in the multi-storey car park
• Work-life balance through flexible working hours  and mobile working
• Attractive "bridge day" arrangement as well as paid days off on 24 / 31 December
• Staff events and excursions
• Salary according to the TV-L

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Your contact person

Ms Katja Rösslein