Technical Assistent

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center - creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent

**Faculty 10: Biology / Institute of Molecular Physiology / Molecular Cell Biology 2**
**of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz**

**Technical Assistent**:

- full-time (100 %)
- Our research group investigates the molecular causes of neurodegenerative diseases, in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia. We combine different methods of cell and molecular biology as well as biochemistry. We mainly use cell cultures (mammalian cell lines) as well as purified proteins and nucleic acids.**Your tasks**:

- The activities associated with the position are broad and based in an international team. The main tasks include:
- Preparation, performance and evaluation of biochemical and molecular biological work (e.g. protein purification, gel electrophoresis, cloning, immunostaining)
- Cell culture of mammalian cell lines
- Biochemical and molecular biology work (e.g. protein purification, gel electrophoresis, cloning, immunostaining)
- Documentation of work processes, data analysis, preparation of presentations
- Analysis of sequencing data
- General laboratory organization (e.g. ordering consumables, purchasing equipment, receiving/shipping reagents)
- Correspondence with companies
- Organization of the laboratory database
- Organization of laboratory rooms and storage
- Instruction of new employees
- Participation in teaching, esp. Preparation and supervision of practical courses with students

**Your profile**:

- Completed training as a biological-technical assistant (BTA) or comparable qualification
- Very good knowledge of molecular biology and biotechnology
- Experience in cell biology, molecular biology or biochemical techniques
- Previous experience in laboratory organization is an advantage
- You have a very good command of written and spoken German and English, are generally communicative and enjoy working in a team
- very good computer skills, especially Office (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Knowledge of general laboratory safety measures and waste disposal

**What we have to offer**:

- a dynamic team
- exciting basic research in an international environment
- responsible task with possibilities to contribute and implement own ideas
- Jobticket optional for the entire Rhine-Main area
- extensive human resources development offer
- flexible working time arrangements

The position is paid according to
- **EG 9b TV-L** and to be filled immediately. The position is temporary for a fixed term until 30.09.2027.** 21.03.2023** preferably