Junior Scientist, Product Development (Human Allergens in Food) | Biologe (m/w/d)

Gold Standard Diagnostics

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Aug 20, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for a Junior Scientist specializing in product development, focusing on human allergens in food. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing, verifying, and validating nucleic acid-based kits for detecting human allergens in food. Daily tasks include independently planning and executing DNA extractions and molecular biology experiments, meticulously documenting findings for reproducibility, and analyzing and presenting results to colleagues. The position requires close collaboration with team members to ensure timely project completion aligned with client requirements. A key aspect of the role involves conducting literature and technology research to foster innovative solutions in the field of food safety diagnostics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge molecular bioanalytics within a leading international life-science company.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related natural science field

Experience

  • Practical experience in molecular biology methods such as real-time PCR and DNA extraction
  • Knowledge in the field of human allergens (ideal)
  • Experience with independent organization and work
  • Experience working in a team and with colleagues at other locations

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Initial 2-year fixed-term contract