Manager - Research Information Systems f/m/d

Your Mission

Assay.Works specializes in high-throughput compound screening and high-content microscopy which we offer as a service to pharmaceutical / biotech companies and academic organizations.

We combine scientific rigour with our domain expertise in laboratory automation, professional data analytics, and industry best practices to deliver reproducible quality results to our customers around the globe.

To support our scientific team and laboratory operations in Regensburg, Germany, we are seeking a dynamic and versatile professional who will be responsible for administering and optimizing our Research IT and Informatics systems.

Full-time position, part-time is an option; initially limited to 24 months.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide IT support for computerized laboratory equipment, e.g. plate reader devices, liquid handling, and robotic components to ensure robust operations and efficient data flow.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Information Systems, tools, and data repositories that support the specific needs of the scientific team and other business functions.
• Implement governance, tools, and procedures to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
• Act as a liaison between the scientific team, management, external partners, and hard- and software vendors to ensure the research informatics and business IT needs are effectively met.

Your profile

The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical expertise in laboratory IT and Research Informatics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between laboratory research and information technology.

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related discipline).
• Proven experience in laboratory IT administration, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry (at least 3 years).
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Windows Client / Server ecosystem
• Hands-on experience with deploying and maintaining computer hard- and software.
• A deep understanding of both, the details and big picture of modern IT systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis with a strong understanding of research methodologies and principles.
• Programming skills (e.g. Python, PowerShell, SQL) for automating and scheduling tasks are also an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in German and English.

Why us?

At Assay.Works, you will work in a pulsating and modern Life Sciences facility. We offer a competitive benefits package with performance incentives.

Our team-oriented culture with flat hierarchies fosters self-dependent work and creates opportunities for personal and professional development.

About us

Assay.Works is a contract research organization (CRO) providing research services to pharmaceutical / biotech companies and academic organizations in form of fee-for-service work.

Our mission is to accelerate our partner's research programs by developing and executing predictive and scalable assays to quantify the bioactivity of novel chemical and biological entities.

We combine scientific rigor with our domain expertise in laboratory automation, informatics, and industry best practices to turn challenging assays into quantitative, reproducible results.

Our service portfolio includes development and optimization of biochemical and advanced cellular assays, High-Throughput and High-Content Screening (HTS / HCS), and bioactivity assessments.