Laboratory Technician | Technical Assistant / Lab Technician (m/f/x)
Technische Universität Dresden Arbeitsstätte Dresden
Job Summary
This role is based at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD) within a Junior Research Group funded by an ERC Starting Grant. The successful candidate will support the 'OTOREG' project, which investigates how axolotls regenerate gravity-sensing biocrystals in the inner ear. Day-to-day responsibilities include laboratory organization, inventory management, and equipment maintenance, alongside hands-on experimental work such as molecular biology techniques, genotyping, and animal surgery. You will also play a key role in establishing the lab culture and organizational systems of a budding research group. This position is particularly attractive for those who enjoy a mix of administrative oversight and high-level technical research support. It offers a collaborative, international environment with state-of-the-art facilities, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking regenerative biology research.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a Biological-Technical Assistant (BTA), Chemical-Technical Assistant (CTA), or Laboratory Technician with equivalent knowledge.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience as a Biological-Technical Assistant (BTA) or Chemical-Technical Assistant (CTA)
- Professional experience in molecular biology and sequencing techniques
- Experience with animal models (axolotl experience is highly advantageous)
- Experience in laboratory organization, ordering, and equipment management
- Experience in training and advising lab members on experimental procedures
Languages
Additional
- FELASA or equivalent animal experiment qualification is desirable. The role involves occasional weekend animal checks and feeding. The position is initially limited to 36 months.
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