Research Associate (In Vivo) (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyze in vivo studies involving intravenous injections, blood collection, and bleeding/thrombosis models
• Execute full end-to-end in vivo workflows, from study preparation to sample processing and documentation
• Characterize gene therapy candidates using molecular and biochemical assays such as ELISA, thrombin generation, and chromogenic assays
• Handle, prepare, and evaluate patient-derived blood and plasma samples for in vitro and ex vivo experiments
• Perform data analysis, interpret results, and present findings to the research team
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation across all experimental steps
• Contribute to lab operations, including safety standards, inventory, equipment handling, and general organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure smooth coordination and progress on gene therapy studies

Profile

• Academic background in life sciences (MSc or BSc) or completed scientific apprenticeship with hands-on laboratory experience
• Active certification for animal experimentation (e.g., LTK1, FELASA, or equivalent)
• Proven hands-on experience with rodent work, including intravenous injections and blood sampling
• Ability to independently design, execute, and manage in vivo studies from start to finish
• Experience with molecular or biochemical assays relevant to hemostasis, thrombosis, or gene therapy
• Strong ability to plan experiments, analyze data, and interpret scientific results
• Fluency in English with clear communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and team-oriented mindset with strong reliability and attention to detail

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute directly to translational gene therapy research with high scientific impact
• Hands-on work with a combination of in vivo, ex vivo, and molecular biology techniques
• Collaborative environment with close teamwork and modern laboratory infrastructure
• Diverse and meaningful daily tasks involving both preclinical models and human biological samples