Laboratory Technician / Lab Manager

Reference number: 2025-0067

• Berlin
• Full-time
• DKTK Metabolic Networks in Tumor Immunity

“Research for a life without cancer" is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look 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.

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

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 establishes joint translation centers at the University Medical Centers of each of the selected partner site. 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. Further information can be found at https://dktk.dkfz.de/en.

For the DKTK partner site in Berlin, the German Cancer Research Center is looking for as soon as possible a

  The candidate will work with the research group "Metabolic Networks in Tumor Immunity," which is part of the DKTK partner site in Berlin, located at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Cancer Immunology - Campus Benjamin Franklin. Our lab investigates the metabolic and immunological mechanisms driving tumor progression, therapy resistance, and relapse, with a strong focus on senescence and immune evasion. We employ a multidisciplinary approach, combining cancer metabolism, tumor immunology, and therapeutic development. Our research is closely integrated with clinical translation efforts, leveraging collaborations with clinical partners at Charité and leading research institutes in Berlin to develop novel treatment strategies.

Your Tasks

• Cell culture methods: Collection and culture of primary cells, cell manipulation under S2 safety conditions, establishment of stable cell lines, gene editing, and cryopreservation.
• Animal experiments: Handling of laboratory animals, conducting in vivo experiments, tissue collection, and processing.
• Biochemical assays: Performing assays such as Western blotting, ELISA, and other protein and enzyme activity assays.
• Flow cytometry (FACS): Preparation of samples, staining and data acquisition.
• Molecular biological techniques: PCR, cloning, genotyping.
• Lab management: Ordering supplies, maintaining stocks, managing laboratory inventory, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• General laboratory maintenance: Maintaining equipment, overseeing laboratory organization, and ensuring a clean and efficient work environment.
• Documentation and reporting: Keeping accurate records of experiments, protocols, and results.

Your Profile

• Completed vocational training as a biological laboratory technician (BTA), or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience working in a research laboratory.
• License to work with laboratory animals (FELASA or equivalent).
• Passionate about research in cancer, metabolism, and immunology.
• Motivated to conduct rigorous scientific work.
• High degree of independence, goal orientation, and the ability to work in a team.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills and a proficient level of German.

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 1 year with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline: 03.04.2025

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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