Technical Assistant (BTA, CTA) (f/m/d)
- Research group
- Viral Immunology
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- Initially limited to 18 months. A longer-term collaboration is sought, regardless of whether on a full-time or part-time basis.
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E9b TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 10/29/2024
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. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system, and new active agents and vaccines.
The VIRI department at the HZI consists of 15 employees. We study viruses from the herpes and coronavirus genera and the immune response to these viruses. We work, among other things, with human samples from epidemiological or clinical collaborations, with infectious and genetically modified viruses in safety level 3 laboratories, and with in vitro and in vivo infection models. Based on these findings, we also work on the development of innovative vaccine concepts.
Tasks
- Design, execution and evaluation of experiments
- Infection of cells with herpes-, corona- and pneumoviruses (e.g. RSV) and evaluation using plaque assay, immunofluorescence or flow cytometry
- Cloning
- In vivo infection of laboratory animals and sample collection
- General laboratory organisation
Prerequisites
- Completed training as a technical assistant (BTA, CTA) or at least equivalent training
- Experience with common cloning methods
- Experience in recombinant DNA technology, virus propagation, infection experiments, microscopy or flow cytometry Professional experience in mammalian cell culture
- Willingness to work with animal experiments; experience is an advantage
- Willingness to work in a biosafety level 3 laboratory; experience is an advantage
- Excellent written and spoken German and English
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and Word
- Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary, international team
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, part-time models
- 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. The position is suitable for part-time work.
How to apply:
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Please include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.
Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 126/2024, 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!
