Technical Assistant (f/m/d) with experience in molecular biology

 The Dierickx lab at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, W. G. Kerckhoff Institute in Bad Nauheim is looking for a Technical Assistant (f/m/d) with experience in molecular biology, tissue culture and/or mouse handling on a full-time basis (100%), Reference code 2022_20

The position is initially for 2 years, but can be extended.

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is one of the leading research institutes in the field of biomedical research with a focus on cell biology, stem cell research and pharmacology. The institute comprises four departments, several independent research groups and central scientific service groups. A total of approximately 380 people are currently employed.

We are looking for a technical assistant to help in projects on metabolism and circadian rhythms using in vivo and in vitro heart models.

The scope of duties

• Molecular analysis such as RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, Western blotting and genotyping PCR
• Culturing cells in vitro
• Assisting in animal protocol writing
• Handling and examination of animals (mice)
• Preparation and execution of measurements on mice
• Archiving, assignment and evaluation of measurement data
• Organization of the daily laboratory routine

Your profile

• You have successfully completed training as a BTA/CTA/MTA/biology laboratory technician (f/m/d)
• You ideally have first work experience in the field of molecular biology
• Willingness to work on animal models, ideally with previous experience
• Willing to work in an international team
• Good communication skills in English

Our offer

We offer an interdisciplinary research environment with modern infrastructure. Remuneration is in accordance with the qualification and the job according to the collective agreement of the public service (TVöD). In addition, the usual benefits of the public service are granted. You will be embedded in a vibrant, multicultural environment and will help laying the foundation of our recently started independent research group.

The integration of severely disabled persons is a special concern of the Max Planck Society, and their application is therefore expressly encouraged. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Your application

Come join our team! We are looking forward to receiving your application by Aug 5, 2022. Please use our
application portal for this purpose.

Contact

Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research
HR
Parkstr. 1, D-61231 Bad Nauheim, Germany

jobs@mpi-bn.mpg.de