Technical Laboratory Assistant | Technical Assistant

Job Summary

The Division of B Cell Immunology at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is seeking a motivated Technical Assistant to join their protein design team. In this role, you will be instrumental in setting up laboratory infrastructure and optimizing high-throughput protein characterization protocols using cell-free and E. coli-based assays. Your daily responsibilities include establishing screening methods such as FACS, magnetic sorting, and next-generation sequencing, while collaborating closely with computational design experts. You will manage data analysis and visualization using statistical software and MS Office. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of computational design and experimental immunology within a world-class research facility. The role is particularly attractive for those looking to expand their technical repertoire into Python programming and state-of-the-art protein engineering in a highly collaborative, international environment that prioritizes professional development and work-life balance.