ifp Privates Institut für Produktqualität

Research Associate – Research & Development

ifp Privates Institut für Produktqualität

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Berlin • Germany

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About the role

  • Development and improvement of ifp’s proprietary test systems with respect to functionality, usability and manufacturability (PCR, ELISA, microbiology-based tests)
  • Planning, execution and evaluation of experiments for product optimization (sensitivity, limit of detection (LoD), specificity, robustness, inhibitor tolerance, reproducibility)
  • Initial focus on PCR kits and DNA extraction workflows: column-based extraction, magnetic bead–based extraction
  • Protocol development and process stabilization
  • Troubleshooting application/performance anomalies (internal and from customer feedback), including root-cause analysis and derivation of corrective actions
  • Documentation in accordance with quality requirements
  • Support for technology transfer into production
  • Research on methods, reagents, raw materials and competitor products, and evaluation of supplier materials

Requirements

  • Completed degree in a natural science (e.g., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar) or a completed vocational qualification (e.g., BTA / MTA / laboratory technician) with relevant professional experience
  • Practical experience in a molecular biology laboratory, ideally with development/optimization of qPCR, nucleic acid extraction (column and/or magnetic beads) and protocol optimization
  • Understanding of validation and comparative studies, and structured data handling
  • Excellent German skills (at least C1) and good English skills (at least B2), both written and spoken
  • Careful, traceable documentation practices
  • High degree of self-organization, team spirit and enthusiasm for methodological development
  • Advantageous (not mandatory): experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001/13485)
  • Practical experience and theoretical knowledge in handling cell cultures
  • Experience with stability studies, batch release and QC-related testing
Benefits
  • Work in a state-of-the-art environment
  • Family-friendly, flexible working hours including a flexitime hours account
  • Subsidy for public transport job ticket and company pension contribution
  • Charging facilities for electric vehicles
  • On-site cafeteria with subsidized meals
  • Permanent employment contract
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Corporate benefits (employee discounts)
  • Subsidy for Urban Sports Club membership
  • Benefit@Work (lectures, coaching & expert advice for all areas of life)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PCRELISAmicrobiology-based testsDNA extractioncolumn-based extractionmagnetic bead-based extractionqPCRnucleic acid extractionprotocol optimizationroot-cause analysis
Soft Skills
self-organizationteam spiritenthusiasm for methodological developmentcareful documentationtraceable documentation
Certifications
degree in natural scienceBTAMTAlaboratory technician