Biological Technical Assistant / Medical Laboratory Technician | Biologisch-technischer Assistent / Medizinisch-technischer Laborassistent (m/w/d)

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Apr 22, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) is seeking a dedicated Biological Technical Assistant or Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Clinic for Internal Medicine I - Pneumology and the Institute for Clinical Molecular Biology. In this role, you will play a vital part in clinical research and diagnostics. Your daily responsibilities include the coordination, processing, and professional storage of biological samples such as plasma, serum, and blood according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). You will prepare study sets for sample collection, ensure meticulous documentation, and assist with molecular biological and protein biochemical tasks, as well as cell culture work involving primary cells and organoids. This position offers a stable, full-time environment with regular working hours and no shift work, based at the university campus. We are looking for a qualified professional who is organized, reliable, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. Whether you are an experienced technician or a motivated career starter, this role provides an excellent opportunity to work with modern methods in a leading clinical research setting.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), Medical Laboratory Technician (MTLA/MTL), or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in biological or medical laboratory environments is desirable
  • Applications from motivated career starters are explicitly welcomed

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • Valid work authorization for Germany is required. Position is initially limited to 3 years with an option for extension.