Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant at QIMA

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust. Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence. We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data (https://www.qima.com).

Our Life Sciences Division brings together the business units QIMA BioAlternatives, QIMA Newtone, and QIMA Monasterium, and QIMA Skinpharma (https://qima-lifesciences.com). QIMA Life Sciences is a key player in contract research for the cosmetics, nutraceutical, dermatology, pharmaceutical, and biotech sectors. With over 2000 m² of lab space across France and Germany, we offer comprehensive services in bio-prediction, preclinical efficacy evaluation, and clinical trials. Our team of 150 experts, including 34 PhDs, delivers innovative solutions at every stage of product development. We are committed to scientific excellence and sustainability, contributing to a healthier future alongside our clients.

QIMA Monasterium is based in Münster, Germany, and specializes in pre-clinical and clinical services in dermatology for therapeutics, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical applications, offering among other clinically relevant ex vivo and in vivo pre-clinical models and state-of-the-art techniques.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant to join our team and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of our laboratory operations. If you are organized, reliable, and interested in supporting scientific research, this position might be perfect for you!

The Role in Brief:

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for carrying out essential organizational tasks that ensure our laboratory functions seamlessly. You will work under the guidance of an experienced Technical assistant to Laboratory manager and Laboratory Manager. Your role is crucial in maintaining the operational efficiency and upkeep of our laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and Maintenance of Consumables/Storage: Keep track of laboratory supplies, ensuring that all necessary materials are available and properly stored.
• Documentation and Archiving: Document data, manage deliveries, handle logistical and ordering tasks, and maintain accurate records.
• General Organization and Cleaning: Perform smaller cleaning tasks and manage general laboratory organization, including waste management.
• Equipment Maintenance: Take responsibility for the lab equipment for lab maintenance such as autoclaves, water ultra-purification systems, scales, and pH meters.
• Preparation of Buffers and Solutions: Assist in the preparation of laboratory buffers and solutions according to standard protocols.

Requirements:

• Language Skills: Proficiency in German (spoken and written) and basic knowledge of English, as the company language is English.
• Technical Skills:  proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Work Ethic: Ability to work in a structured and independent manner, with a high sense of responsibility and organizational skills.
• Team Player: Strong team and communication skills.
• Reliability: High reliability and a trustworthy nature.
• Flexibility: Capacity to adapt to different tasks and changing priorities.
• Experience: Previous experience in biological research laboratories and familiarity with laboratory techniques is an advantage, but not required.