Technical Assistant in Personalized Medical Oncology
Kennziffer: 2026-0137
- Heidelberg
- Full-time
- DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute — Personalized Medical Oncology
Das Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) ist eines der größten Krebsforschungszentren Europas. „Forschen für ein Leben ohne Krebs“ ist unsere Mission und hierfür arbeiten unsere Weltklassewissenschaftler:innen gemeinsam mit allen Mitarbeitenden.
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.
The DKFZ Hector Cancer Institute at University Medicine Mannheim is a leading research institution in the field of oncology. It was established as a long-term partnership between the DKFZ, the University Medical Centre Mannheim, and the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University. Generously funded by the Hector Foundation II, our institute is dedicated to the full spectrum of cancer research – from fundamental biological mechanisms and the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to strategies for prevention, early detection, and survivorship. Through this integrative approach, we aim to reduce the burden of disease and sustainably improve the quality of life for those affected. Our institute offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary working environment with excellent scientific infrastructure and diverse collaboration opportunities.
To strengthen our team in Heidelberg, we are seeking, as of September 2026, a
The Department of "Personalized Medical Oncology" (Head: Prof. Dr. Dr. Sonja Loges) focuses on identifying new cancer-promoting mechanisms in the tumor microenvironment, combating therapy resistance, and functionally characterizing atypical mutations in key cancer-promoting oncogenes. Based on these functional insights, we derive new targets for therapeutic interventions. In the Translational Clinical Trial Unit of the DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute at Heidelberg University Medicine, we translate our research findings into clinical practice.
The position is based in Heidelberg.
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Supporting the establishment of a new research group
- Preparation of samples for mass spectrometry and their analysis
- Routine maintenance of a GC-MS system
- Conducting and assisting with mouse experiments, including tissue processing and genotyping
- Cell culture work, including culturing various immortalized cell lines, performing viability assays and co-cultures, and generating and culturing organoids
- Processing and culturing primary cells
- Applying methods of molecular biology and protein biochemistry, including real-time PCR, PCR with prior tissue processing, FACS analysis, (CRISPR-based) cloning, single-cell sequencing, Western blot, and ELISA
- Histology, e.g., processing tissue samples, preparing sections, (immuno-)histological staining including analysis, and immunocytology
- Laboratory management, ordering consumables, onboarding new colleagues, coordinating repairs, annual inventory, etc.
- Supervising students and apprentices
Ihr Profil:
- Completed training as a medical or biological technical assistant or comparable knowledge and experience
- Prerequisites:
- Experience with LC/GC-MS analysis (e.g. with IsoCor, R), instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Experience with establishing LC/GC-MS methods
- Experience with cell culture, stable isotope tracing, and MS derivatization
- Willingness to work with human tissue and mice
- Excellent English skills
- Very good MS Office skills
- Precision, commitment, teamwork, flexibility regarding tasks and approaches, as well as strong coordination and organizational skills
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
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