Job Description
Are you looking for more than just a job, for something truly meaningful and rewarding? Then Sysmex Europe SE is the place for you. As the regional headquarters for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, our company is dedicated to providing essential products that help people worldwide on their healthcare journey.
If this opportunity appeals to you, come and join us in the position of
Research Associate (f/m/x) Life Science Production
In this role, you contribute to reliable, high-quality life science products by ensuring that all production and QC processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. You work closely with cross-functional teams and play a key part in maintaining high analytical standards
Your main responsibilities include:
- Performing manufacturing and quality control testing of semi-finished and finished products in compliance with regulatory requirements (ISO 13485)
- Conducting analytical release of QC results
- Applying your expertise in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) within QC workflows
- Ensuring that all analyses meet project-specific parameters
- Performing first- and second-level troubleshooting in case of QC deviations, including communication and discussion at expert level across departments
- Reviewing QC results and communicating non-conformities to the Team Lead, Head of Production, and Quality Assurance
- Communicating QC discrepancies transparently within the production team
- Implementing QC procedures for new products and kits transferred from R&D departments
- Organizing and executing device calibrations and functional tests
- Training new employees and sharing best practices
- Creating and maintaining work instructions and other QM documents in accordance with ISO 13485
- Documenting production orders in SAP
- Maintaining hygiene standards and preventing contamination in the laboratory
- Independently planning and organizing laboratory work
You are a great fit for this role if you bring strong laboratory expertise, a passion for quality, and a reliable, detail-oriented working style. Ideally, you demonstrate the following qualifications and strengths:
- A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, or equivalent vocational training (e.g., BTA, MTA, CTA, laboratory assistant)
- At least 5 years of experience in Quality Control within regulated environments, ideally under ISO 13485 standards
- Strong commitment to goal-oriented, structured, and deadline-driven work
- A team-oriented mindset paired with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- A highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-focused working style
- Fluency in German and solid proficiency in written and spoken English
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
We are an aspiring corporate group where respect and trust form the basis for cooperation and communication within Sysmex.
- Culture & cooperation
An appreciative work environment, open corporate culture, flat hierarchies and an inclusive and caring atmosphere. Working in an innovative and international environmentwith a broad learning and development landscape in our EMEA Campus, after-work events for internal networking - Work-life balance
Flexible working through flextime and a hybrid working model (60% mobile working, 40% on-site), 30 days annual leave - Additional benefits
Attractive compensation package including Christmas and vacation pay, childcare allowance, capital-forming benefits, subsidy for company pension scheme, corporate benefits, relocation assistance, subsidised lunch in our canteen - Health & wellbeing
In-house gym, various sports courses, massages, company medical and psychological care, workplace glasses, general health management - Mobility
Subsidy for the public transport “Deutschlandticket”, free parking, bike leasing via JobRad - Social Responsibility
Various opportunities to get involved in different sustainability and charity initiatives, climate friendly and respectful use of resources