MTA / BTA / Biology Laboratory Technician in Sample Processing Laboratory (50% Part-Time) | MTA / BTA / Biologielaborant (m/w/d) im Probenaufarbeitungslabor des NCT in Teilzeit (50%)
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ)
Job Summary
Join the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) in Heidelberg as a part-time MTA / BTA / Biology Laboratory Technician, contributing to critical cancer research. In this role, you will independently manage sample reception, preparation, and the extraction of nucleic acids and proteins from human samples. Your responsibilities will also include preparing frozen tissue sections, organizing sample logistics across the Heidelberg campus, and meticulously documenting processes using computer-based systems. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated team of technical staff, scientists, and physicians within a state-of-the-art, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory. You will play a vital role in optimizing existing processes and establishing new methods, directly supporting the translation of promising cancer research into clinical applications.
Required Skills
Education
Completed training as MTA (Medical Technical Assistant) / BTA (Biological Technical Assistant) / Laboratory Technician or comparable qualification
Experience
- Professional experience in molecular biological methods (e.g., DNA/RNA isolation and quality control)
- Experience with primary tumor material (advantageous)
- Experience working under an existing quality management system (ideal)
Languages
Additional
- Part-time (50%)
- Compliance with Infection Protection Act (IfSG) including proof of measles immunity
- Position is initially limited to 2 years, with possibility of extension
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