Research Associate TCR Discovery

Immatics

Tübingen, Germany

Overview

We are currently seeking a full-time Research Associate TCR Discovery to support our team in the development and implementation of next generation T cell receptors (TCRs) for our innovative Adoptive Cell Therapy (ACT) products. You will work within the Immatics Discovery Unit based in Tuebingen (Germany) in the department of TCR Discovery, interacting with colleagues from other research departments in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

Your mission

Your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following tasks:

Cell culture of tumor cell lines and primary T cells, functional T cell assays, flow cytometric measurements;
Molecular biology: PCR, sample preparation for next generation sequencing;
Production of lentiviral particles for the modification of primary human lymphocytes and cell lines;
Planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of the corresponding experiments;
Establishment/further development of new methods and processes in the laboratory including drafting of associated operating instructions (SOPs);
Management of lab-associated overhead work, e.g., device management.

Your profile

You have a completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung Biologielaborant*in oder BTA) or a M.Sc./B.Sc. degree in Life Sciences with proven hands-on experience (minimum during your thesis) in sterile working with tissue cultures in the context of immune cells and functional assessment thereof (activation, killing);
Your motivation is to contribute to the success of Immatics’ T cell-based cancer therapeutics by constantly striving for excellence in experimental execution and enabling highly efficient teamwork with your open and proactive communication;
You enthusiastically balance highly structured, reliable and foresighted conduct of experimental science with a substantial degree of flexibility to tackle rapidly changing requirements;
You pair the confidence to take over responsibility for you independent work with strong social skills to be part of a successful team;
We expect a high degree of analytical reasoning and good communication skills in English.

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