Research Scientist; m​/f​/d Translational Assay Development

Research Scientist (m/f/d) Translational Assay Development (full-time, permanent)

A good job can make such a difference. With us, it can even mean second chances at life!

As an international non‑profit organization, our goal is to give as many blood cancer patients worldwide as possible a second chance at life and access to stem cell transplants. To help even more patients, we regularly need dedicated and highly qualified employees with strong personalities. In a global network of around 1,500 colleagues, we want to continue working towards this goal together with you and over 13 million registered donors.

DKMS Life Science Lab gGmbH in Dresden performs the molecular typing of the HLA characteristics of the donors and is the world's largest HLA tissue typing laboratory. Accredited according to international guidelines, the laboratory sequences more than one million samples annually, donated by donors.

The Translational Assay Development department transfers molecular methods from research and development into finished products in the field of immunogenetics, thereby playing a key role in fulfilling our mission. For our Translational Assay Development team in Dresden, we are looking for a Research Scientist (m/f/d) with immediate effect (full‑time, permanent position).

• Transfer and scale molecular biology method developments from research into routine‑ready applications.
• Independently plan, conduct, document, and analyse laboratory experiments.
• Perform technical validation of new methods with regard to sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, robustness, and accuracy.
• Develop monitoring and control assays for manufacturing processes, routine workflows, and longitudinal assay performance monitoring.
• Collaborate and communicate within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Work closely with bioinformatics teams and contribute to software development from an end‑user perspective.

• Completed university degree (Diploma/Master’s) and/or PhD in biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with molecular biology techniques (PCR, NGS) and a solid conceptual understanding of NGS.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Independent, structured, and conscientious working style.
• Experience in advanced data analysis and/or bioinformatics is an advantage.
• Confident use of MS Office applications and scientific software.
• Good command of English (B2) and fluent German (B2).

• A meaningful job that gives people a second chance at life.
• An appreciative company culture and a collegial working environment.
• Flexible working hours with the option of partial remote work (up to 125 days per year).
• An attractive compensation package including benefits such as employee savings plans and company pension schemes.
• 30 days of vacation per year; additional special leave for personal events.
• Sabbatical option.
• Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Free fruit, water, coffee, and tea.
• Diverse and interesting workplace health management programs (e.g., company bike scheme, health courses in cooperation with a major health insurance provider, etc.).
• Employee benefits as part of our corporate benefits program.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and receiving your online application!