- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Münster
The QIMA story
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.
What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 5,000 Qimers live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values.
Established in 1996, QIMA Life Sciences is a Contract Research Organization that specializes in cellular and molecular pharmacology. As the life science division of the QIMA group, we bring together QIMA Bioalternatives, QIMA Synelvia, Newtone Technologies, and Monasterium Laboratory to offer a comprehensive range of solutions.
QIMA Life Sciences is a key player in contract research and innovation for the cosmetics, dermatology, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. Our mission is to support biotechs, pharmaceutical laboratories, and leading cosmetic brands in discovering new drug candidates and validating their product claims through cutting-edge research and testing solutions.
Job Description:
In our warm and welcoming company, you will be assigned with these main tasks:
The main responsibility of this post is to provide technical support to complete projects undertaken at the lab under the supervision of the Project Officer in charge.
The tasks required to be undertaken include:
- Hair follicle and skin organ culture
- Fixation and embedding of tissue
- Cryo and paraffin sections
- Performing various immunohistochemical stains and molecular biology techniques
- Use of immunofluorescence and light microscopy
- Taking images and performing image analysis, using various programs (e.g. BZ-Analyzer, BZ viewer and ImageJ)
- General organization of the lab including forward planning regarding equipment and materials required, overseeing and maintaining stock of media, chemical and other consumables.
- Participating in scientific lab meetings and the organization of workshops
Qualifications:
- Completed training as a Medical / Biological-technical assistant or an honours bachelor degree in a relevant subject
- Good knowledge in immunohistochemistry and routine histology
- Good knowledge of Computer Skills and Microsoft Office
- Experience in biological research laboratories and with laboratory techniques
- Sound knowledge of English (Company language: English)
- Candidates with documented know-how and experience in skin and/or hair research will be preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Good coordination, time management, data collection and analysis
- Flexibility
What we offer:
- A temporary contract with the possibility of extension and eventually unlimited contract
- Incorporation in a young and dynamic corporate environment
- Excellent learning and development opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment with diverse and passionate colleagues
- A company culture that values respect, diversity, and social responsibility
- Company bonus package
- Advanced technology in a modern workplace Flexible working hours
- Team building activities, company outings, and parties to build camaraderie
