Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) / Research Assistant | BTA (m/w/d)

TRON -Translationale Onkologie an der Universitätsmedizin der JGU Mainz gemeinnützige G...

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Dec 17, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is a crucial parental leave replacement within the Single-Cell Omics unit, focusing on cutting-edge multiomic single-cell sequencing and immunoassays to advance novel immunotherapies against cancer and other diseases. The successful candidate will manage primary samples, including patient biopsies and murine tissues, performing tissue dissociation and routine cell culture maintenance (2D and 3D systems). Key daily tasks involve preparing single-cell suspensions for NGS platforms (10x Genomics, Illumina), executing flow cytometry and cell sorting, and generating cDNA and ATAC libraries. The position requires a background as a BTA/MTA or a degree in natural sciences, coupled with essential experience in molecular biology, NGS library preparation, and mammalian cell culture. Fluency in both English and German is required, along with strong organizational skills and a commitment to producing high-quality, documented data in a dynamic, international research environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed professional training as BTA/MTA (Biological/Medical Technical Assistant), biological laboratory assistant, or a Bachelor (B.Sc.)/Master (M.Sc.) degree in natural sciences

Experience

  • Professional experience in molecular biology techniques (RNA extraction, PCR, NGS library preparation)
  • Essential experience in mammalian cell culture
  • Advantageous experience in immunological techniques (e.g., ELISA, flow cytometry)
  • Advantageous practice in processing primary samples (patient material, mouse samples)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • High reliability and excellent sense of responsibility are essential.