Histopathology Technician (alternatively Medical Assistant or Biological Technical Assistant) | Präparationstechnische Assistentin (m/w/d) alternativ MFA oder BTA

Georgius Agricola Stiftung Ruhr

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Feb 4, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves working as a Histopathology Technician within the Institute of Pathology at the Ruhr University Bochum, supporting comprehensive pathohistological diagnostics. The successful candidate will primarily assist with the macroscopic assessment of surgical resections, prepare tissue samples for histological and cytological examination, including technical processing and staining, and assist during autopsies. Key responsibilities also include meticulous documentation in macroscopy and the management and sorting of tissue samples. The position requires a completed qualification as a Histopathology Technician, Medical Assistant (MFA), or Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), along with proficiency in standard MS Office applications and a reliable, precise working style. This is a crucial diagnostic support role, initially offered on a one-year fixed-term contract, requiring flexibility for early and late shifts.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Histopathology Technician (Präparationstechnische/r Assistent/-in), Medical Assistant (MFA), or Biological Technical Assistant (BTA)

Experience

  • Professional experience in reliable and precise working methods
  • Experience in cutting tissue samples (desirable, not mandatory)
  • Experience assisting with autopsies (desirable, not mandatory)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Initial fixed-term contract for one year; must be willing to work early and late shifts; located in Bochum, Germany.