Technical Assistant - Experimental Endocrinology and Tumor Cell Metabolism | Technische*r Assistent*in (m/w/d) - Experimentelle Endokrinologie und Tumorzellmetabolismus

Universität Bielefeld

Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 29, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the newly established Professorship for Experimental Endocrinology and Tumor Metabolism at the Medical Faculty OWL. As a Technical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting cutting-edge translational research focused on the molecular and metabolic characterization of endocrine tumors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be split between laboratory work (70%) and administrative organization (30%). You will conduct experiments on primary cells, cell lines, and stem cells, perform molecular biological analyses such as Western Blots and qRT-PCR, and manage biological samples. Additionally, you will handle laboratory procurement and maintain essential databases. This position is ideal for a dedicated laboratory professional interested in hormone and metabolic regulatory systems, offering a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic research in a family-friendly academic setting.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical, Biological, or Medical Technical Assistant (CTA, BTA, MTA, MT) or as a Chemical or Biology Laboratory Technician.

Experience

  • Professional experience in a sterile laboratory environment
  • Practical experience with molecular biological techniques such as qRT-PCR, Western Blot, and ELISA
  • Experience in laboratory organization and administrative tasks

Languages

German (Basic)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Valid work permit for Germany required. Position is fixed-term until February 28, 2031. Full-time role under TV-L E9a pay scale.