Technical Assistant (BTA, MTA, MTLA, CTA) (m/w/d)

Lmu Klinikum; München; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU Klinikum in Munich invites applications for a Technical Assistant (BTA, MTLA, MTLA, CTA). The role is based in the Immunopharmacology group and focuses on immunotherapy research for cancer.

You will independently plan and execute experiments, process patient samples, and coordinate lab procedures. The ideal candidate has BTA/MTLA/CTA/PTA training, willingness for animal work with mice, and basic molecular biology or immunology experience, with strong German and English language skills in an

Qualifications

• Completed training as a BTA/MTLA/CTA/PTA or equivalent qualification.
• Willingness to perform animal experiments with mice.
• Ideally experience with molecular biology or immunology techniques.
• Very good command of German and English; the language of the lab is exclusively English.

Responsibilities

• Independent planning and execution of scientific experiments.
• Regular processing and analysis of patient samples.
• Organization and coordination of laboratory procedures.
• Ordering and management of reagents and consumables.
• Breeding and management of mouse strains.
• Documentation and management of patient samples.
• Collaboration on further development and optimization of laboratory methods.

Skills

German & English

Independent work

Team player

Education

BTA/MTLA/CTA/PTA

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Flow cytometry

Job description

Technical Assistant (BTA, MTA, MTLA, CTA)

(m/f/d)

Workplace

Working hours

Full time

Institution

Department

Immunpharmakologie

Date of entry

01.11.2026

31.10.2026

Reference Number

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 48 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harbouring excellent research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level with around 12.000 employees.

Scope of duties

• An exciting, research-oriented work environment in the Immunopharmacology Research Group (led by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kobold)
• Opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge and clinically relevant field of research
• Focus: Immunotherapy for cancer
• Participation in externally funded research projects
• Current research priorities in the field of cellular therapies
• Independent planning and execution of scientific experiments
• Regular processing and analysis of patient samples
• Organization and coordination of laboratory procedures
• Ordering and management of reagents and consumables
• Breeding and management of mouse strains
• Documentation and management of patient samples
• Methodological training and supervision of medical doctoral students
• Collaboration on the further development and optimization of established laboratory and research methods
• Methods used: Cell culture, molecular biology methods, microscopy, real-time PCR, ELISA, flow cytometry (FACS), animal experimentation with mice, in particular: genotyping, establishment and management of tumor models, isolation and processing of spleen and bone marrow cells

Our requirements

Completed training as a BTA/MTLA/CTA/PTA or equivalent qualification.

• Willingness to perform animal experiments with mice
• Ideally, experience with molecular biology or immunology techniques.
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and meticulously, with a team-oriented approach.
• Very good command of German and English; the language of the lab is exclusively English

Our offer

An initial one-year fixed-term employment contract with the option of extension

• A future-proof sector: Benefit from a secure and future-oriented position at one of the largest and most renowned university hospitals in Germany and Europe
• Varied responsibilities: Look forward to a diverse and engaging role offering a wide range of opportunities for professional development
• Onboarding and collaboration: You will receive comprehensive onboarding and become part of a team characterized by openness, mutual support, and communication on equal terms
• Work-life balance: We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours based on a 38.5-hour working week and 30 days of annual leave
• Workplace in the heart of Munich: You will be based at our City Centre Campus, which is easily accessible by public transport
• Remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Länder (TV-L) including all allowances customary in the public sector

Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs cannot be refunded.

Please note that we cannot reimburse travel expenses incurred through interviews.

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