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The laboratory assistant is responsible for laboratory management and supporting on-going projects in the R&D team. Working with different methods will make your day-to-day work varied and interesting.

This position reports to the Team Leader - Membranes and Diagnostic Applications> and is part of the R&D department located in Dassel, Germany and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

- Your work will focus on the planning, implementation and evaluation of project-supporting laboratory tasks

- Develop the next generation of rapid diagnostic tests with our Cytiva Diagnostic Services team

- Preparation of chemical solutions and substances and their disposal

- Documentation of your results and carry out evaluations

- General laboratory organization tasks and the maintenance of laboratory and analysis equipment

Who you are:

Successfully completed training as a biological technical assistant (M/F/D), chemical technical assistant (BTA/CTA) or comparable qualificationA high level of motivation and commitment as well as an independent, analytical and conscientious way of workingExperience in a quality-controlled working environment is an advantageYou are a team player with strong communication skillsFluent in German, both written and spoken, English language skills are an advantage

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

Ability to travel – list specifics % travel, overnight, within territory or locationsMust have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordAbility to lift, move or carry equipment up to ##lb, any other physical requirements

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s 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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