Technical Assistant (m/f/d)
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- Initially limited to two years. A longer-term collaboration is intended, regardless of whether it is full or part time.
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 9a TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 10/13/2024
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 Laboratory for Early Childhood Immunity is a new junior research group that will be established in 2024. The group's research focus is to understand how the immune system functions in newborns and children. Historically considered immature, current studies show that the infant immune system is fundamentally different, adapted to the needs of the developing organism. The aim of the research group is to characterise this immunological ‘otherness’, especially in the gut, and to use the findings to develop improved oral vaccines for infants and children.
Tasks
- Planning, conducting and evaluating complex laboratory experiments at BSL-1 and BSL-2 level, in particular animal testing
- Organising the laboratory
- Using, cleaning and maintaining technically complex laboratory equipment
- Developing, troubleshooting and improving methods
- Guiding students and doctoral candidates, postdocs and guest researchers in their practical work
Prerequisites
- Completed training as a technical assistant, technical biologist, medical assistant or equivalent training
- Experience in one of the following technical areas:
- Isolation of (immune) cells from organs (intestine, liver)
- In vivo work with mice
- Cell and tissue analysis (e.g. flow cytometry, scRNAseq, immunofluorescence staining for microscopy)
- Nucleic acid extraction and PCR
- Bacteria culture
- Good English and German language skills, both written and spoken
Advantageous for this position:
- Interest in basic and applied research and generation and evaluation of research results
- Interest in working in an international team
- Interest in troubleshooting and finding innovative solutions
- Experience in animal testing (FELASA B or similar)
- Experience with laboratory work at biosafety level 2
- Presentation skills (PowerPoint) and programming skills (R, R Studio)
Working hours
39 hours per week
We offer:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus Süd in Braunschweig
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours, part-time models and home office
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
- Extensive further education and training opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career as well as childcare services
- Interesting additional benefits of public service
- Option of employer allowance for public transport season ticket
In case of equal professional qualification, severely disabled persons will be given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognisable reference to the existence of a severe disability in your cover letter or CV.
The HZI actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. 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 enclose with your application documents a cover letter, a CV, (employment) references, certificates and (if available) work samples or reference projects. Please do not send a photo.
Please send your documents, quoting the reference number 135/2024, to 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 combine it in one (1) PDF document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
