Working Student Research Assistant (d/w/m) Buch, Berlin (August-November)

Berlin Heals GmbH is a medical technology company specializing in the development of therapeutic systems for chronic heart failure. It is developing an innovative, implantable system for direct cardiac microcurrent delivery. Our headquarters are centrally located in Berlin-Charlottenburg. But this position is located in our Lab in Buch, Berlin. For more information about us and our work, please visit www.berlinheals.de

Tasks:

• Culture, maintain, and monitor cardiac fibroblasts, and other relevant cell types

• Optimize and standardize cell culture conditions, including seeding density, culture duration and stimulation protocols

• Conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate cell viability, phenotype, and functional responses under different experimental conditions

• Assist in developing and validating new experimental models, including calcium-blocking assays Perform data documentation to ensure reproducibility and compliance with laboratory standards

• Contribute to protocol optimization and the establishment of standardized operating procedures for future research projects

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist in preparing preliminary data for research reports, grant applications, and publications

• Collaborate with supervisors and research team members to troubleshoot experiments and improve laboratory workflows

• Assist with routine laboratory management, including preparation of reagents and buffers, inventory monitoring and organization, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master´s degree in Biomedical Science, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline

• Fundamental knowledge of mammalian cell culture techniques and laboratory safety

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accurate record keeping

• Ability to follow experimental protocols and work independently after training

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an interest in experimental optimization

• Good written and verbal communication skills – English

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic scientific data analysis

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team

We offer:

• Insight into the development, testing, and approval of medical devices

• Collaboration with colleagues in a highly motivated and professionally competent team

• A work environment where you can contribute your creativity and knowledge

• Independent and self-directed work

Does our job description match your profile? Would you like to work in a dynamic team with flat hierarchies? If so, apply with us by sending your application via email to [email protected] .