Research Associate

What we are looking for

For the growing team of our customer in Göttingen we search you as a Research Scientist (m/f/d)

Your Role – What You'll Do

• Maintain and differentiate human iPSC lines into specialized cell types, with a main focus on cardiomyocytes and skeletal myocytes.
• Conduct routine quality-control (QC) assessments to ensure high standards of cell and tissue integrity.
• Perform molecular and cellular biology assays (e.g., qPCR, immunostaining), functional readouts, and data documentation.
• Help organize and manage the cell culture lab: maintain cell stocks, inventory reagents, ensure compliance with SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different scientific disciplines and contribute to assay development, protocol optimization, and team discussions.
• Deliver high-quality experimental results within agreed timelines, supporting both internal research and external client projects.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• MSc in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline, with 1–2 years of relevant research experience.
• Strong background in mammalian cell culture, including routine handling, expansion, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience with iPSC culture and differentiation, ideally into cardiomyocytes, skeletal myocytes, or similar lineages.
• Experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques relevant to translational research.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (peers and senior stakeholders).
• Prior hands-on experience differentiating iPSCs into cardiomyocytes and/or skeletal myocytes.
• Knowledge of molecular assays such as qPCR, immunostaining, and other typical read-outs.
• Experience with engineered tissues, organoids, or 3D culture systems.
• Familiarity with cellular profiling methods (e.g., flow cytometry, FACS).
• Experience managing large-scale cell culture workflows — both 2D and 3D systems.
• Previous collaboration or project experience with biopharmaceutical industry partners or in preclinical R&D environments.

Arbeitgeberleistungen / Unternehmensangebot

• Be part of a forward-looking biotech company at the cutting edge of human cell and tissue modelling, contributing to translational research that could shape future therapies.
• Work in a stimulating, collaborative environment that values innovation, scientific integrity, and teamwork.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of platforms (iPSC, 3D tissue models, drug screening, translational assays) and build strong expertise with direct impact.
• Contribute to projects aimed at reducing attrition in drug development and improving the pipeline of safe, effective treatments for unmet medical needs.

About our customer

About myriamed GmbH

myriamed GmbH is an innovative biotechnology company developing advanced human cell and engineered tissue models for translational research and drug discovery. myriamed GmbH is a spin-off from the University Medical Center Göttingen, where we combine strong academic roots with industry-focused development. Our platforms from iPSC-derived human cells to 3D tissue models, enable highly predictive "patient-in-the-dish" systems used by pharmaceutical and biotech partners. Through close collaborations with leading academic institutions and research centers in Göttingen and beyond, we foster a dynamic environment that drives scientific innovation and real-world therapeutic impact.

Why Göttingen? – A Thriving Science Hub

Göttingen is one of Germany's most vibrant and prestigious research cities, known for its rich scientific tradition and world-class institutes. Home to the University of Göttingen, several Max Planck Institutes, the German Primate Center, and a rapidly growing biotech community, the city offers an inspiring and collaborative environment for scientists at all career stages. With a young, international population and a culture that embraces research, innovation and academic exchange, Göttingen provides the perfect setting for cutting-edge biotech work, all within a livable, green, and welcoming city.

At myriamed, you will be working at the center of this scientific network, benefiting from direct interaction with top-tier academic groups, joint research initiatives, and continuous exposure to new ideas and technologies.

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