PostDoc

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Location/Division Specific Information

Thermo Fisher Scientific GENEART GmbH in Regensburg is accelerating the Life Sciences by designing and building nucleic acids, genes and pathways on demand. The size of the site offers a familiar, friendly and collegiate atmosphere, while providing world-class customized products and services.

Have a look at this video to get to know more about the work we are doing at GeneArt:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uVWuOn-HZY

Discover Impactful Work:

In this position as a Postdoc (m/f/d) in our Molecular Biology R&D group, you will be responsible for developing novel technologies in the field of enzymatic oligonucleotide synthesis, as well as documenting and presenting the results of your work. We are a spirited, innovative, and interdisciplinary team supported by external partners.

A day in the Life:

• Leading an R&D project in enzymatic oligonucleotide synthesis
• Development of a novel and innovative technology in this field
• Planning and execution of experiments and direction of technicians
• IP generation and collaboration with the IP team
• Communication with the larger team, presentation of results

Keys to Success:

Education

• Doctorate / Ph.D. in the life sciences (molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or equivalent).

Experience

• Experience in the optimization of enzymatic reactions, particularly involving polymerases / DNA-modifying enzymes
• Detailed knowledge of methods in molecular biology (PCR, cloning technologies, sequencing, gene synthesis etc.)
• Experience in HPLC and / or Mass Spectrometry is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Design-of-Experiments (DOE)
• Project management
• Experience with the instruction of technicians is a plus
• An analytical and creative approach to problem-solving, high degree of self-motivation
• Very good English language skills, German language skills desirable

What we offer:

• This is a fixed-term position limited to 12 months at first.
• Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organisation
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits
• Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation

If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.

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