Technical Assistant / Biology Laboratory Assistant | Technical Assistant / Biology Laboratory Assistant

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Heidelberg, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Jul 29, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

Join the German Cancer Research Center's Pediatric Glioma Research Division as a Technical Assistant / Biology Laboratory Assistant. This role is crucial for advancing research into rare pediatric brain tumors, specifically gliomas, by utilizing cutting-edge techniques like next-generation sequencing and omics methods. You will be instrumental in establishing, planning, conducting, and evaluating experiments with both in vivo mouse models and in vitro tumor cell lines. Key responsibilities include extensive work with tumor models, histological methods, cell culture, molecular biological techniques, and protein biochemistry. Beyond experimental work, you will manage laboratory organization, inventory, and ensure safety compliance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to personalized medicine and bridge basic biology with clinical application in an international, collaborative team committed to finding a cure for cancer.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training as a Technical Assistant (MTA/BTA) or Biology Laboratory Assistant

Experience

  • Professional experience with in vivo tumor models
  • Experience in histological methods, cell culture, molecular biological techniques, and protein biochemistry is an advantage

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must provide proof of immunity against measles. Position is initially limited to 2 years with possibility of prolongation.