Technical Assistant

vor 2 Wochen


Heidelberg, Deutschland Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Vollzeit

**Position**:Technical Assistant (m/w/d)**

**Department**: Junior Research Group "Somatic Evolution and Early Detection" and the Division of Regulatory Genomics and Cancer Evolution

**Code number**:2023-0124

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

In the Junior Research Group "Somatic Evolution and Early Detection" (headed by Dr. Angela Goncalves) a position as technical assistant is available for the next possible date.

The Goncalves laboratory seeks to understand the mechanisms of somatic genome and regulatory evolution during ageing and carcinogenesis. Our research strategy combines single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, functional analysis and comparative genomics to understand tissue dysfunction and detect tumour formation, particularly in the female reproductive tract.

**Job description**:

- Molecular biology work (DNA and RNA extractions, cDNA syntheses, PCRs, qPCR..)
- Library preparation for different sequencing techniques (e.g. single-cell sequencing)
- Working with mice (e.g. organ collection, blood collection)
- Laboratory organisation

The Goncalves lab works closely with Prof. Dr. Duncan T. Odom's lab - Regulatory Genomics and Cancer Evolution, so you will also perform tasks in Odom's lab.

**Requirements**:

- Education as technical assistant (MTA, BTA) or laboratory assistant
- Basic skills in molecular biology are advantageous
- Willingness to work with animals (FELASA function A, former FELASA B is recommended)
- Fluency in English and German, with good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and enthusiasm to independently learn and perform experiments / protocols
- Ability to keep good up-to-date records and write standard operating procedures
- Good organisational skills
- Experimental work experience in a research laboratory is recommended
- Commitment and willingness to take on scientific challenges with a friendly and positive outlook

**We offer**:

- Interesting, versatile workplace
- International, attractive working environment
- Campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Salary according to TV-L including social benefits
- Possibility to work part-time
- Flexible working hours
- Comprehensive further training program

**Important notice**:
**Earliest Possible Start Date**: as soon as possible

**Duration**: The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

The position can in principle be part-time.

**Application Deadline**:27.04.2023

**Contact**:
Johanna Hoffmann
Phone +49 (0)6221/42-4522

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.


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