Technical Assistant (m/f/d)

Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research; Bad Nauheim; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is seeking a Technical Assistant (m/f/d) on a fixed-term basis until 31 December 2027. The role involves supporting animal experiment applications, handling mice, conducting measurements (echocardiography, MRI), and molecular biology analyses.

You will contribute to international collaborations and data management. The position requires vocational training in a Biological/Medical Laboratory field and willingness to work with animal

Competenze

• Completion of vocational training as a BTA, CTA, MTA, or Biological Laboratory Technician.
• Willingness to work with animal models and to handle mice.
• Interest in working in an international team and good English and German skills.

Mansioni

• Support the preparation of animal experiment applications.
• Perform animal husbandry and examination of laboratory animals (mice).
• Prepare and conduct experimental measurements (e.g., echocardiography, MRI) and disease models in mice.
• Archive, assign, and evaluate measurement data.
• Conduct molecular analyses such as DNA isolation and genotyping.
• Culture primary mouse cells in vitro.
• Organize daily laboratory operations.

Conoscenze

English language

German language

Formazione

Biological Technical Assistant (BTA)

Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA)

Medical Technical Assistant (MTA)

Strumenti

PCR

DNA isolation

Genotyping

Descrizione del lavoro

TheMax Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is seeking, starting as soon as possible, at the earliest possible date, initially fixed-term until December 31, 2027,aTechnical Assistant (m/f/d)Ref. Nr.: 2026_27.

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is an internationally renowned research institute. It conducts basic research primarily in the fields of the cardiovascular system and organ biology. The institute currently comprises three departments, several independent research groups, and central scientific service groups. The institute employs approximately 380 people.

Your responsibilities

• Support the preparation of animal experiment applications
• Perform animal husbandry and examination of laboratory animals (mice)
• Prepare and conduct experimental measurements (e.g., echocardiography, MRI), as well as disease models and therapeutic interventions in mice
• Archive, assign, and evaluate measurement data
• Conduct molecular biological analyses such as DNA isolation and genotyping via PCR
• Cultivate primary mouse cells in vitro
• Organize daily laboratory operations

Your qualifications

• Completed vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA), Medical Technical Assistant (MTA), or Biological Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)
• Ideally, initial professional experience in the field of molecular biology
• Willingness to work with animal models, ideally with prior experience
• Enthusiasm for working in an international team
• Good English language skills, both written and spoken
• Good German language skills

What we offer

We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment with flexible working hours for motivated and eager-to-learn employees who wish to develop further and grow with us. Compensation and social benefits are provided in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD-Bund).

The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of increasing the proportion of people with disabilities in its workforce and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and gender equality. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.

Become part of our team!