Scientist - Kit and Assay Verification (f/m/d)

Your mission

Improve the future of cancer treatment with us - determined, courageous and as a team!

At Resolve Biosciences, we are working to better understand complex biological processes - with the aim of enabling new therapeutic approaches. To do this, we need people who think boldly, take responsibility and enjoy learning.

We are looking to hire a passionate Scientist – Kit and Assay Verification [f/m/d] to join our System Integration team.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing kit and assay verification for our Molecular Cartography™ platform. You will bring experience in product development within the life science industry, ideally with molecular or biochemical assay development for platform technologies. Working closely with interdisciplinary teams across Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations, you will support the successful transfer of products under development into routine manufacturing.

This is a full-time position based at our company headquarters in Monheim am Rhein, Germany, where you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Research & Development organization.

• Define verification and validation tests based on product requirements and perform system-level testing on the Molecular Cartography™ platform.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and document verification and validation studies.
• Establish performance metrics using test datasets to quantify assay performance, reproducibility, and overall assay quality.
• Optimize protocol steps and automated workflows on the Molecular Cartography™ platform.
• Perform final development and verification of protein-based assays.
• Develop kit specifications and quality control metrics for handover to the Manufacturing and Quality Control teams.
• Collaborate closely with Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to support the successful transfer of products into routine manufacturing.
• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to scientific and technical discussions.
• Take ownership of personal work planning in alignment with agreed objectives.

Your profile

• PhD or Master's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Several years of industry experience in the development of molecular and/or antibody-based assays, ideally with complex platform technologies and applications.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary development projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working at the interface between Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Quality departments is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data handling, aggregation, and reporting.
• Experience optimizing laboratory protocols using liquid handling systems, fluorescence microscopy imaging systems, and laboratory automation is a plus.
• Knowledge of fluorescence image analysis is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with histological staining methods such as smFISH, immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence, or spatial biology techniques is beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; experience with ImageJ and scripting languages such as R or Python is a plus.
• Experience with cryotome and/or microtome sectioning is advantageous.
• Good written and spoken German and English.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with keen attention to scientific detail.
• Structured, team-oriented mindset, with excellent communication skills and a strong focus on common goals.

Personal Characteristics

At Resolve Biosciences, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, abilities, and backgrounds to apply for our open positions. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

Why us?

We are a young, dynamic life science company with a focus on molecular pathology. Since 2020, we have been working on the fields of application and developing our own Molecular Cartography™ technology, which can be used to visualize gene and protein expression in tissue sections at the subcellular level in high spatial resolution.

Every individual counts: Our current team of around 60 members work in an interdisciplinary manner, with passion and creativity to advance our goal - because only together we can really make a difference!

About us

What you can expect from us:

Helping to shape things instead of just running along: We never stand still - and your ideas count.
Short paths, clear words: Direct communication instead of detours.
Quick decisions: We are quick, pragmatic and solution-oriented.
Growth with purpose: You continue to develop - as part of a meaningful mission.

@Resolve - We ACT:
Accountability - We take responsibility - for each other and for achieving our goal.
Courage - We question, try things out, keep at it and move forward courageously.
Trust - We trust in ourselves, each other and grow together and pull together - One Team