Administrative Lab Technician
Kennziffer: 2026-0207
- Heidelberg
- Full-time
- Epithelium Microbiome Interactions
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.
Our Junior Research Group "Epithelium Microbiome Interactions" (headed by Dr. Jens Puschhof) is seeking, starting at the earliest date possible, a
In the EMIL group, we study how bacteria contribute to cancer development, metastasis, and treatment response. Our team includes cancer researchers, tissue engineers, microbiologists, and bioinformaticians working together to help patients by deciphering the functional impacts of bacteria in human tumors.
Using tissue samples from patients, we isolate bacterial strains and create organoids. These models can be combined with additional features of the human gut on USB stick-sized devices, “organ chips”, for detailed studies. We transplant organoid-bacteria mixtures into mouse models to study their migration and interaction in a whole-body context.
In our unique biobank at DKFZ, we characterize both tumor organoids and tumor-resident bacterial strains through whole genome sequencing, fluorescence microscopy, and other cutting-edge methods. Based on the diverse data obtained, we develop hypotheses about how specific bacterial species might influence tumors. With our broad portfolio of patient-derived models, our main focus lies on testing these relationships. Through close collaborations with clinical partners, we work towards the rapid translation of our findings into new microbiome-based strategies for the detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer.
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Organization and coordination of day-to-day laboratory operations, including inventory management, procurement, equipment maintenance, shipping, and logistics
- Coordination of occupational safety, biosafety, and laboratory safety procedures, including support with regulatory documentation and internal inspections
- Organization and quality control of shared consumables, reagents, and laboratory spaces
- Experimental and administrative management of the organoid biobank and bacterial strain collection
- Performance and coordination of key laboratory assays, particularly genotyping and mycoplasma testing
- Onboarding, practical instruction, and supervision of students and new group members
- Communication and coordination with suppliers, service providers, internal DKFZ units, and external collaboration partners
Ihr Profil:
- Completed vocational training as a laboratory technician or an equivalent qualification
- Very good practical knowledge of biological and/or molecular biology laboratory work and laboratory organization
- Ideally, experience with inventory management, procurement, equipment coordination, and laboratory documentation
- Knowledge of occupational safety, biosafety, and relevant documentation requirements is an advantage
- Independent, structured, and reliable working style with strong organizational skills
- Very good communication and coordination skills when working with scientists, students, internal service units, and external partners
- Motivation to work in a diverse role combining hands-on laboratory with administrative and organizational responsibilities
- Very good written and spoken English and German
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
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Dr. Jens Puschhof
Telefon: +49 6221 42 4953
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