Technical Assistant (m/f/d)

Mpi Hlr; Bad Nauheim; Remoto; EUR 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working hours

Public service compensation under TVöD

Descrizione del lavoro

Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research – W. G. Kerckhoff Institute, Bad Nauheim, is seeking a Technical Assistant (m/f/d) for a fixed term until 31 December 2027.

Responsibilities include animal husbandry, molecular analyses, and in vitro cell culture, with opportunities to work on imaging modalities like echocardiography and MRI. The role requires vocational training in BTA/CTA/MTA or Biological Laboratory Technician and good English, plus enthusiasm for international teamwork and

Competenze

• Completed vocational training in one of the following: BTA, CTA, MTA or Biological Laboratory Technician.
• Experience in molecular biology is an advantage.
• Willingness to work with animal models and in an international team.

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 develop disease models in mice.
• Archive and evaluate measurement data.
• Conduct molecular biological analyses such as DNA isolation and genotyping via PCR.
• Culture primary mouse cells in vitro.
• Organize daily laboratory operations.

Conoscenze

English (written and spoken)

Team player

Willingness to work with animals

Formazione

Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) training

Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA) training

Medical Technical Assistant (MTA) training

Biological Laboratory Technician training

Strumenti

PCR

Molecular biology techniques

Descrizione del lavoro

Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research - W. G. Kerckhoff Institute, Bad Nauheim

Type of Job

Scientific and Technical Assistance

Developmental and Evolutionary Biology & Genetics Immunobiology and Infection Biology & Medicine Physiology

Job Code: 2026_27

Job offer from November 06, 2026

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is seeking, starting as soon as possible, at the earliest possible date, initially on a fixed-term contract until December 31, 2027, aTechnical Assistant (m/f/d).

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
• 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

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!