Medical Laboratory Technician / Biological Technical Assistant - Molecular Biology & Microbiome | MTLA / MTL / BTA (m/w/d) Molekularbiologie & Mikrobiom
Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein
Job Summary
Joining the Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology (IKMB) at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, you will play a vital role in the Microbiome Platform team. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve the independent handling and storage of biological samples such as stool, swabs, and biopsies according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will perform high-precision tasks including manual and automated nucleic acid isolation, complex gene analysis via PCR and qPCR, and the preparation of libraries for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with cutting-edge laboratory technology, including extraction and pipetting robots. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to work at a leading international research and maximum-care hospital, contributing to high-level molecular genetic diagnostics while utilizing advanced Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
Required Skills
Education
State-recognized vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), Medical Laboratory Technician (MTLA/MTL), or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Successfully completed vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MTLA/MTL)
- Professional experience in molecular biology laboratory environments and microbiome analysis is preferred
- Experience in handling biological samples (stool, swabs, biopsies, DNA) and documentation
- Practical experience with automated laboratory equipment and nucleic acid extraction
Languages
Additional
- The position is initially limited to a 3-year fixed-term contract. Candidates must be able to work full-time (38.5 hours/week), though part-time models may be negotiable.
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