Technical Assistant position in pediatric neurooncology research (m/f/d)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordination
• Organize and coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations together with the scientific leads.
• Oversee ordering processes, inventory, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Experimental Work
• Establish and maintain pediatric brain tumor models, including patient-derived cultures and preclinical drug testing.
• Conduct cell culture experiments with various readouts (e.g., proliferation, viability, drug screening, signaling pathway analysis, imaging).
• Perform molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA isolation, qPCR, cloning, protein analysis via Western blot, immunoprecipitation).
• Work with BSL-2 materials, including viral vector production and transduction.
• Lab Management
• Implement and maintain SOPs to ensure high-quality and reproducible research.
• Training of new students/employees on routine lab methods.
• Organize shared laboratory services and coordinate common lab-related tasks among team members.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Completed training as a Technical Assistant, Biological Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician or comparable qualification, professional training/ expierence in biology is preferred.
• Fluent English skills are required.
• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology; experience with animal experiments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with academic research or industry laboratory workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with teaching students is a plus.
• Excellent team spirit, proactive communication, and leadership qualities.
• Confident use of MS Office and basic knowledge of data handling for laboratory documentation.
• Independent, precise, and reliable work style.
• A positive, solution-oriented mindset.

We offer you even more:

• A position within a dynamic and collaborative research environment.
• A role with both hands-on experimental work and lab management responsibilities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and cutting-edge research projects with direct clinical relevance.

Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter outlining your motivation and leadership experience
• References from 2–3 previous supervisors

Reference number: 158/2026

* Limited to 12 months, option to extend job contract limitation.

Regardless of origin, age, gender or disability - you are welcome here at Jena University Hospital.