Technical Assistant / Biology Laboratory Assistant

DKFZ; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading cancer research organization in Heidelberg is seeking a full-time Technical Assistant for Pediatric Glioma Research. The successful candidate will conduct experiments, work with in vivo models, and support scientists in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess training as a technical assistant or biology laboratory assistant, with strong skills in molecular biology and cell culture. Excellent working conditions and opportunities for personal development are provided.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation annually

subsidized Germany job ticket

holistic health and well-being programs

family-friendly environment

opportunities for personal development

Qualifikationen

• Completed training as a technical assistant (MTA/BTA) or biology laboratory assistant.
• In vivo experience and willingness to collaborate with the in vivo team.
• Experience with various laboratory methods is advantageous.
• Interest in childhood tumors and tumor biology.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Motivation, flexibility, reliability, and personal responsibility.

Aufgaben

• Working with in vivo tumor models and gene transfer.
• Performing histological methods with mouse and human tissues.
• Conducting cell culture work and producing lentiviruses.
• Executing molecular biology techniques like DNA/RNA preparation.
• Managing laboratory organization and maintaining cleanliness.
• Documenting experiments and supporting scientists with tasks.

Kenntnisse

teamwork skills

molecular biology techniques

cell culture work

experience with histological methods

excellent English skills

Ausbildung

technical assistant training (MTA/BTA) or biology laboratory assistant

Jobbeschreibung

Technical Assistant / Biology Laboratory Assistant

Reference number : 2025-0197

Full-time

Pediatric Glioma Research

Research for a life without cancer is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors, and look for new prevention strategies. We develop methods for more precise tumor diagnosis and improved treatment options. Every contribution, whether in research, administration, or infrastructure, makes our work meaningful and exciting.

The Division of Pediatric Glioma Research is seeking a suitable candidate to join us.

Our division characterizes and models rare pediatric brain tumor entities, primarily pediatric gliomas. We utilize advanced techniques such as next-generation sequencing and other omics methods to study tumor biology. Additionally, we focus on personalized medicine, employing precise diagnostics to identify and target therapeutic options. A key goal is to bridge basic biology and clinical application, an area we aim to strengthen.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organized technical assistant interested in preclinical basic research, with teamwork skills and a sense of responsibility. The successful candidate will work with an international team of technical staff, postdocs, and doctoral students, establishing, planning, conducting, and evaluating experiments with mouse models in vivo and tumor cell lines in vitro. Key tasks include:

• Working with in vivo tumor models, including somatic gene transfer and treatment
• Histological methods: working with mouse and human tissues, embedding, sectioning, immunostaining, and evaluation
• Cell culture work: culturing cell lines, producing lentiviruses, transfection, and performing various cell assays in BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories
• Molecular biology techniques: DNA/RNA preparation, cloning, sequencing, mutagenesis, PCR
• Laboratory organization: ordering supplies, managing inventory, ensuring safety compliance
• Laboratory maintenance: equipment upkeep, organization, and cleanliness
• Documentation and reporting: recording experiments, protocols, and results accurately
• Supporting scientists in administrative and organizational tasks

Your Profile

• Completed training as a technical assistant (MTA/BTA) or biology laboratory assistant
• In vivo experience and willingness to collaborate with the in vivo team
• Experience with the methods listed is advantageous
• Interest in childhood tumors, tumor and immune cell biology
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Motivation, flexibility, reliability, and personal responsibility

We Offer

Excellent working conditions with state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking

30 days of vacation annually

Remuneration according to TV-L, including occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments

Part-time work options

Family-friendly environment

Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket

Opportunities for personal development to enhance your talents

Holistic health and well-being programs