Biological Technical Assistant / Biology Laboratory Technician / Biologist (B.Sc.) | BTA / Biologielaborant/in / B.Sc. in Biologie (w/m/d)

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jun 26, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Biological Technical Assistant, Biology Laboratory Technician, or Biologist (B.Sc./M.Sc.) to join a rapidly growing team at a leading university hospital in Germany. The successful candidate will be instrumental in conducting a wide range of laboratory activities, including cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology experiments. Key responsibilities involve performing cell cultures, protein expression, plasmid and protein purification, cloning, and surgical procedures on rodents. The position also requires expertise in behavioral studies with rodents, tissue preparation, cryosectioning, immunohistochemical staining, and Western Blot analysis. This role is ideal for a professional passionate about contributing to cutting-edge research in pharmacology, specifically focusing on nerve system repair strategies.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Biological-Technical Assistant, Biology Laboratory Technician, or comparable technical training, or a B.Sc./M.Sc. degree in Biology or other Life Sciences. FELASA certification is required.

Experience

  • Professional experience in cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques
  • Experience in assisting and performing surgical procedures and behavioral tests on rodents
  • Experience in tissue and biopsy collection
  • Experience in histology and microscopy, including tissue sectioning and immunohistochemical staining
  • Experience in biochemical techniques (Western Blot, SDS-PAGE)
  • Experience in molecular biological techniques (PCR)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Initial 2-year fixed-term contract with option for permanent employment. Part-time position (19.25 hours/week). Located in Cologne, Germany.