Laboratory manager / Technical Assistant (m/f/d) in Infection Biology
- Research group
- Immune Signaling
- Hiring date
- 01.07.2025
- Time limit
- Initially limited for 2 years
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E9a TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 03/23/2025
The HZI, Germany's largest non-university infection research centre, is a member of the Helmholtz Association and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Our common goal is to find new approaches to prevention, diagnosis and therapy of infectious diseases. Bacterial and viral pathogens, their interplay with the human immune system and new effective agents and vaccines are the focus of our research.
Information about the working group
Our research in the junior research group of Dr. Herhaus focuses on cell homeostasis, intrinsic and extrinsic cell immunity in pathogen infections. We are interested in deciphering mechanisms of innate immunity regulated by autophagy, for example, using cell culture techniques and mouse models. We are associated with the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre 1177 on selective autophagy (www.sfb1177.de). In addition, we aim to better understand cell-cell communication through extracellular vesicles and their influence on immune regeneration. Furthermore, we are interested in deciphering the molecular mechanisms by which pathogens use cellular membranes and organelles, in particular their contact sites, for pathogen spread and survival. We offer the opportunity to work on exciting projects in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary and international team, embedded in the excellent scientific environment at the HZI with direct access to state-of-the-art technological facilities.
Tasks
- Conducting various biochemical analysis methods in the research laboratory
- Planning, conducting and evaluating experiments
- Recording the work carried out
- Conducting standard tests
- General laboratory organisation
- Fulfilling orders
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites are a completed training as a technical assistant (MTA, BTA or CTA) with several years of relevant professional experience, or a comparable education with equivalent skills and experience
- Knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology and immunology
- Experience with common biochemical analysis methods (e.g. Western blotting, ELISA, FACS, mass spectrometry), data analysis and cell culture
- Excellent organisational skills and experience with organisational tasks in a scientific environment
- Reliable, team-oriented, motivated
- Professional knowledge of MS Office
- Fluent written and spoken German and English
An advantage for this position would be:
- Experience with pathogens is an advantage
- Experience with mouse models is an advantage (FELASA B licence would be desirable)
- Experience with data analysis (e.g. in R) is an advantage
Working hours
39 hours per week
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
- Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
- Interesting additional public service benefits
- Possible subsidy of the job-ticket
People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men and expressly welcomes applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for part-time work.
How to apply:
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Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 035/2025, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
