Technical Laboratory Assistant | Technische/r Assistent/in (m/w/d), Ref.Nr. 141/11

Job Summary

As a Technical Laboratory Assistant at Justus Liebig University Giessen, you will join the Department of Internal Medicine, Infectiology, and Experimental Pneumology. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve supporting infection research through animal experiments (mouse models), cultivating mammalian cells including 3D organoids, and performing flow cytometry immunophenotyping. You will also handle molecular biology tasks such as DNA/RNA extraction and PCR, alongside histological tissue sectioning. Beyond technical execution, you will assist in laboratory organization and mentor doctoral students. This position is ideal for professionals with a background as an MTA, BTA, or CTA who enjoy a mix of bench work and organizational duties. The role is particularly attractive due to its integration into a historic research university, offering flexible working hours, a free public transport ticket for Hesse, and extensive professional development opportunities within a certified family-friendly environment.