Technical Assistant (m/f/div), Developmental Epigenetics

Max-Planck-Institut für Immunbiologie und Epigenetik (MPI-IE); Freiburg im Breisgau; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute is seeking a Technical Assistant to support developmental epigenetics research in Freiburg. Responsibilities include molecular biology work, maintaining Drosophila stocks, and organizing laboratory tasks. Ideal candidates will have relevant training and strong teamwork abilities. The position offers a positive work-life balance and various social benefits.

Leistungen

Social benefits in line with public service

Professional training and development opportunities

Catering provided on-site

Family-friendly offers

Qualifikationen

• Completed training as a technical assistant (BTA, CTA, MTA) or similar.
• Very good written and spoken English; German skills are a plus.
• High responsibility, motivation, and teamwork skills.

Aufgaben

• Supporting research on epigenetic events during gamete formation.
• Experimental planning and collaboration in various research projects.
• Performing molecular biology work with DNA, RNA, and proteins.

Kenntnisse

Drosophila maintenance

Protein biochemistry

Basic molecular techniques

Cell culture with mammalian systems

Good English skills

Ausbildung

Training as a technical assistant (BTA, CTA, MTA)

Jobbeschreibung

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A

Technical Assistant (m/f/div), Developmental Epigenetics

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg is seeking to fill a position as Technical Assistant (m/f/div) in Dr. Nicola Iovino's department (the website is provided for reference: www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/iovino).

The position is initially limited to two years.

YOUR TASKS:

You will support research into epigenetic events during gamete formation and the establishment of the zygotic epigenome.

• Experimental planning and collaboration in various research projects
• Performing molecular biology work with DNA, RNA, and proteins
• Maintaining and breeding Drosophila stocks, as well as performing crosses and screenings
• Performing cell biology experiments, e.g., immunohistochemistry
• Organizing and maintaining the laboratory

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed training as a technical assistant (BTA, CTA, MTA), laboratory assistant, or comparable
• Very good written and spoken English skills; intermediate or fluent written and spoken German skills are an advantage
• A high degree of responsibility, motivation, and ability to work in a team
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Drosophila maintenance (stock care, crossbreeding)
  • Protein biochemistry
  • Basic molecular techniques (DNA/RNA extractions, PCR)
  • Experience in the field of cell culture with mammalian cell systems

Experience in working with Drosophila is highly desirable; knowledge of working with mice and experience with cell cultures are an advantage.

WE OFFER:

Located in a region that connects Germany, France and Switzerland, our institute offers an international research environment with outstanding infrastructure facilities and a positive working atmosphere that places a high value on work-life balance.

• Payment according to TVöD up to a maximum of E9b if the collectively agreed and personal requirements are fulfilled
• Social benefits in line with public service (VBL)
• Additional performance-related remuneration component
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Good public transport connections and subsidy for job ticket
• Challenging work in a modern working environment
• Catering provided by the institute's own cafeteria on site and shopping facilities within walking distance
• Welcome-Service
• Family-friendly offers (affiliated day care center at the institute, parent-child room, breastfeeding room)

Max Planck Institute for
Immunobiology and Epigenetics
HR Department
Stübeweg 51
79108 Freiburg

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Have we sparked your interest? Please apply with your complete application documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, certificates) via our online application portal at www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de until 22 October 2025.

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) in Freiburg, Germany is an interdisciplinary research institution that conducts basic research in two key areas of modern biology: Immunobiology and Epigenetics. Central questions address the molecular basis of cell type identities, as they are regulated during immune cell differentiation, metabolic response and epigenetic chromatin adaptation.

We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from severely disabled people. We would also like to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.