Technical Assistant in Research

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At the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), we are committed to excellence in research, education, and comprehensive healthcare across our clinics. Every day, our team of approximately 16,100 dedicated employees works to make the world a healthier place. Our goal is to be one of the leading university hospitals while also being the best employer in our industry.

At UKE, we believe that meaningful and successful work should align with our employees' personal needs and individual lifestyles. Just as diverse as these needs are, so too is the variety of personalized solutions we offer.

Welcome to the UKE.

(Medical) Technical Assistant in Research (Senior) (all genders) - Immunology

Job-ID:

J

Contract Type:

Temporary

Employment Type:

Part time

Closing Date:

Organization:

UKE_Zentrum für Innere Medizin

Category:

Medical-technical professions

Department:

I. Med. Klinik

Main tasks

The I. Department of Medicine at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is a leading center for research and clinical care in internal medicine, with a strong focus on hepatology, gastroenterology, and immunology. Our team combines cutting-edge basic and translational research to advance understanding and treatment of liver and intestinal immune-mediated diseases.

Your tasks:

• Work with murine samples (tissues, cells), ensuring the quality and integrity of all specimens
• Performing in vitro assays with murine cells
• Conduct molecular and cellular analyses, including qPCR and flow cytometry
• Ensure the smooth running of daily laboratory operations
• Manage laboratory supplies, including ordering and inventory control
• Monitoring hygiene standards and oversee waste disposal procedures
• Take responsibility for the guidance and training of emplojeees, students and interns

This position is temporary until and to be filled with 19,25 hours of work per week.

Your Profile

• Complete training as a medical-technical assistant or biological-technical assistant
• At least three years of experience in laboratory management
• Excellent coordination, organizational, and communication skills, combined with independence, conscientiousness, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in the processing of murine samples (ideally up to biosafety level 2) and preferably prior experience working with immune cells, as well as in the purification and analysis of nucleic acids
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Knowledge in laboratory managemnt
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Very good knowledge of German and English

Immunity status

Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.

Our Offer

• Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to our "UKE INside" personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the "Health Kitchen" cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

Contact
Contact to the department
Lidia Bosurgi Ph.D.

Recruiting contact
Recruiting Team

About us

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, ethnic and social origin, or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disabilities with equal aptitude, competence, and professional performance will be given priority.

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