Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) – R&D (fmd)

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At Leica Microsystems one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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At Leica Microsystems we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus innovation and teamwork we lead the market in microscopy imaging and analysis unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better healthier world.

Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues driving progress and pushing the boundaries of whats possible.

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Location: Siegen Germany (Laboratory-based)

Company: ATTO-TEC GmbH (a Danaher / Leica Microsystems company)

Department: Research & Development

Reports to: Director Assay Development Platform

About the role

As a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) you will be a key contributor to our R&D activities supporting the development verification and quality of innovative biological assays and technologies. You will independently perform laboratory experiments document and analyze results and ensure high-quality standards in a modern interdisciplinary research environment.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform verification and validation experiments for R&D and product development

• Analyze and document experiments in accordance with GLP and internal quality standards

• Apply biological and biochemical techniques including ELISA Western blotting FPLC IF (ICC IHC) FISH RNA/protein co-detection assays NGS CRISPR-based gene editing and screening single-cell analysis cytometry/FACS and spatial biology

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BSc degree or equivalent in biology or a related life-science field or completed training as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) or equivalent qualification

• Several years of hands-on experience with biological and/or biochemical laboratory methods

• Fluency in German and English (both at working proficiency level)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Performing image-based assays using advanced microscopy platforms (e.g. confocal and light-sheet microscopy)

• Working with diverse sample types including tissue sections liquid biopsies organoids/3D cell cultures and biological model systems

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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