Technical Assistant in Heidelberg bei Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Position: Technical Assistant

Department: B Cell Immunology

Code number: 2023-0356

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

For the Division of B Cell Immunology headed by Prof. Dr. Hedda Wardemann we are seeking a technical assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

Job description:

The Division of B Cell Immunology studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms affecting the quality of immune responses to vaccination for malaria and COVID in preclinical models and humans. The work includes diverse immunological, molecular, cellular and biochemical assays. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and implement mouse immunizations as well as molecular assessments of the antibody and T cell responses using ELISA, FACS, single-cell sorting, and expression cloning of antigen receptors. You will plan the experiments in close collaboration with other members of the lab and national and international partners and communicate the results to the wider team. Data analysis and visualization using Excel, Prism, and PowerPoint is expected.

Requirements:

Our division is searching for a flexible, motivated team player with organizational talent, high sense of responsibility and excellent communication skills who can comfortably work in a diverse, international environment. Training as a technical assistant (TA, BTA, MTA, CTA) or equivalent degree is expected. Experience with animal work and FELASA certification is required. Experience involving planning, implementing, and analyzing experiments is expected. Experience working with high-throughput assays up to 384-well format is desirable. Very good written and spoken English and German knowledge and confidence to use English and German in the work environment are required. Proficiency in MS Office applications and IT skills are expected.

We offer:

Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
Compensation according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
30 days of vacation per year
Possibility of part-time work
Family-friendly working environment, e.g. parent-child room and advisory services
Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Important notice:

The DKFZ is subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). As a consequence, only persons who present proof of immunity against measles may work at the DKFZ.

Earliest Possible Start Date: as soon as possible

Duration: The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

The position can in principle be part-time.

Application Deadline: 20.10.2023

Contact:

Christoph Tim Pufall
Phone +49 (0)6221/42-1272

Please note that we do not accept applications submitted via email.

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.

To apply for a position please use our online application portal (https://www.dkfz.de/en/stellenangebote/index.php).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.