Technical Assistant (BTA) / Medical Technical Assistant (MTA) | Technical Assistant (BTA)

Universitätsklinikum Bonn AöR

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 14, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is for an experienced and motivated Technical Assistant (BTA/MTA) to join the research group of Prof. Dr. med. Kaan Boztug at the University Hospital Bonn, focusing on pediatric immunology and rare immune disorders. The successful candidate will primarily support cutting-edge research projects utilizing zebrafish as a model system, working under the direct supervision of a senior scientist. Day-to-day tasks include the maintenance, breeding, and care of zebrafish lines modeling monogenic immune disorders, performing microinjection, and generating mutant lines using CRISPR/Cas9. The position requires strong organizational skills to manage experimental records and laboratory organization, while collaborating closely with PhD students and postdocs. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to fundamental discoveries in immune dysregulation and clinical translation within a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary environment, offering professional development opportunities and fair compensation.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training as a Technical Assistant (BTA) or equivalent qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in zebrafish maintenance and handling
  • Experience with breeding, genotyping, and phenotyping zebrafish
  • Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and laboratory safety standards

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • FELASA certification (or willingness to obtain quickly); Position is limited until 31.12.2027