Technical Assistant for Personalized Immunotherapy
Kennziffer: 2024-0260
- Mainz
- Full-time
- Hi-TRON - Personalized Immunotherapy
„Forschen für ein Leben ohne Krebs“ – das ist unsere Aufgabe am Deutschen Krebsforschungszentrum. Wir erforschen, wie Krebs entsteht, erfassen Krebsrisikofaktoren und suchen nach neuen Strategien, die verhindern, dass Menschen an Krebs erkranken. Wir entwickeln neue Methoden, mit denen Tumore präziser diagnostiziert und Krebspatient:innen erfolgreicher behandelt werden können. Jeder Beitrag zählt – ob in der Forschung, in der Administration oder der Infrastruktur. Das macht unsere tägliche Arbeit so bedeutungsvoll und spannend.
We are seeking for the Division of Personalized Immunotherapy (headed by Prof. Dr. Özlem Türeci) at HI-TRON Mainz a
The Helmholtz Institute HI-TRON is a collaboration of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) with the Research Institute for Translational Oncology at the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (TRON gGmbH), the University Medical Center Mainz and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. The goal of the partnership is to develop effective immunotherapies and to identify novel biomarkers for assessing the effectiveness of treatment.
The Türeci Lab at HI-TRON Mainz is seeking a proficient and motivated technical assistant with a solid background in onco-immunology and a drive to innovate new platforms. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing laboratory operations while contributing significantly to our research and development efforts.
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and assist fellow lab members with practical tasks, including:
- Cell culture: cultivation of human and mouse cell lines and primary immune cells
- Molecular biology and cellular manipulation: conducting DNA and RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR, cloning, transfection, and transduction
- Conduct western blotting, ELISA, and various staining techniques for immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry
- In vivo work: monitor animals and support other lab members with animal experiments (e.g. inoculations, dissections, tissue sampling, and processing)
- Support the development, implementation, and optimization of new processes and methodologies
- Assume responsibility for logistical and administrative duties in the lab, such as equipment maintenance, supply procurement, and documentation
Ihr Profil:
- Education as a technical assistant (e.g. BTA) or biology laboratory technician
- Proficiency in standard molecular and cell biology techniques
- Experience in cultivating and engineering primary human cells and mammalian cells
- Familiarity with immune profiling using flow cytometry and/or microscopy techniques
- Desirable prior exposure to animal experimentation in immuno-oncology
- Experience in laboratory management
- Proficiency in German and English, both written and verbal
- Highly organized and structured approach to work, with a problem-solving orientation
- Thorough documentation of work activities
- Motivated and eager to acquire new skills
- Strong teamwork ethic, positive attitude, and creativity
- Willingness to supervise and support student projects
Unser Angebot:
- Hervorragende Rahmenbedingungen: modernste state-of-the-art Infrastruktur und Möglichkeit zum internationalen Austausch auf Spitzenniveau
- 30 Tage Urlaub
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Vergütung nach TV-L inkl. betrieblicher Altersvorsorge und vermögenswirksamer Leistungen
- Möglichkeit zur Teilzeitarbeit
- Familienfreundliches Arbeitsumfeld
- Nachhaltig zur Arbeit: Vergünstigtes Deutschland-Jobticket
- Entfalten Sie Ihr volles Potenzial: gezielte Angebote für Ihre persönliche Entwicklung fördern Ihre Talente
- Unser betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement bietet ein ganzheitliches Angebot für Ihr Wohlbefinden
Sie sind interessiert?
Dr. Ibrahim Murathan Sektioglu
Telefon: +49 (0)6131/179816
