Histology Technical Assistant | MTLA (m/w/d)
BioNTech SE
Job Summary
Join BioNTech as a Histology Technical Assistant in Mainz, Germany, where you will play a crucial role in processing patient samples for clinical studies. Your daily tasks will involve independently performing histological work, including processing fresh tissue samples, generating FFPE blocks, and preparing paraffin sections. You will also operate and maintain histology equipment such as microtomes, staining machines, and digital slide scanners, while meticulously documenting workflows using electronic data management systems (MES, LIMS). This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a background in laboratory technology, offering an opportunity to contribute to vital clinical research in a regulated GCLP environment. The role requires a commitment to shift work, including weekends and holidays, and strong German language skills.
Required Skills
Education
Completed BTA (Biotechnical Assistant) training, MTLA (Medical Technical Laboratory Assistant), Biologielaborant (Biology Laboratory Technician), or comparable qualification
Experience
- Professional experience in performing histological work, including cutting and staining paraffin sections
- Experience working under regulated conditions (GCLP) is desirable
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays. This is a fixed-term position for 2 years.
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