Technical Assistant in Immunotherapies for Cancer

Reference number: 2026-0201

• Mainz
• Full-time
• DKTK partner site Frankfurt/Mainz - Next-Generation Engineered Translational Immunotherapies

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.

We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and search for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

Together with selected university partner sites, the DKFZ has established the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK). The alliance between the DKFZ as the core center and the university partner sites in Berlin, Dresden, Essen/Düsseldorf, Frankfurt/Mainz, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Munich, and Tübingen operates joint translation centers at the University Medical Centers of each of the selected partner sites. The DKTK contributes significantly to filling the translational gap between basic and clinical cancer research, thereby developing new strategies for personalized oncology in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. DKTK conducts transformative translational cancer research, educates the next generation of translation-oriented medical and clinical scientists and establishes strong pipelines towards clinical cancer research and the economy.

For the Junior Research Group "Next-Generation Engineered Translational Immunotherapies" at the DKTK partner site Frankfurt/Mainz, starting at the earliest date possible, we are seeking a 

  Our research group focuses on developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment. The position is located at the University Medical Center Mainz, III. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik.

Your Tasks

• Laboratory management: Organize and oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including monitoring and ordering consumables, coordinating maintenance and repairs, and supporting the annual inventory
• Laboratory safety and support: Guide students in performing basic laboratory protocols and ensure compliance with applicable laboratory safety standards and procedures
• Wet-lab activities: Independently perform routine molecular biology and microbiological laboratory techniques, including PCR, cloning, Western blotting, and ADP-Glo assay-based screening
• Mammalian cell handling: Perform and support mammalian cell culture activities, including maintenance of tumor cell lines, transfection and transduction, primary human PBMC transduction, and cellular activity assays
• Culture preparation and maintenance: Prepare media for bacterial and yeast cultures and perform basic cell culture activities
• Documentation and compliance: Accurately document laboratory activities and experimental work in accordance with applicable genetic engineering (S1/S2) and biosafety requirements
• Laboratory organization: Contribute to the smooth, structured, and efficient operation of the laboratory and support the implementation of established laboratory procedures

Your Profile

• Successfully completed vocational training as a biological technical assistant (BTA) or a degree in biology or a related field
• Professional experience in a biological laboratory
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Good written and spoken German and sufficient English skills for communication in an international working environment
• Careful, reliable, and independent approach to work
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities, willingness to learn, and a strong sense of responsibility

We Offer

Are you interested?

 Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!

 ​Duration: The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline: October 14, 2026

Applications by e-mail cannot be accepted.

Please also note that we cannot return applications submitted by post.

 

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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