Technical Laboratory Assistant | Technische/r Assistent/in (m/w/d), Ref.Nr. 145/11

Justus-Liebig-Universität

Gießen, Lahn, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Mar 10, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Technical Laboratory Assistant at the Justus Liebig University Giessen, you will support the Chair of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Experimental Pneumology. Your daily responsibilities involve a broad range of biomedical research activities, including assisting with animal infection models, cultivating mammalian cells and 3D organoids, and performing flow cytometry for immunophenotyping. You will also execute molecular biology tasks such as PCR and DNA/RNA extractions, prepare samples for sequencing, and manage histological tissue sectioning. Beyond technical execution, you will play a vital role in laboratory organization and the methodological supervision of doctoral students. This position is ideal for a structured professional looking to contribute to high-level infectious disease research within a prestigious university setting. The role offers attractive benefits including flexible working hours, a state-wide public transport ticket, and extensive professional development opportunities through the university's internal training programs.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Medical Technical Laboratory Assistant (MTLA), Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA), or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in biomedical experimental research
  • Practical experience in cell separation and cultivation of lung and blood cells
  • Experience in the methodological supervision of students or researchers
  • Proven experience in laboratory organization and documentation
  • Experience with histological methods and sequencing preparation

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Reference number: 145/11. Fixed-term contract until December 31, 2027. Must be willing to assist with animal research (mouse models). Position is based in Giessen, Germany.