The Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Immunology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf is seeking a dedicated and motivated Technical Assistant to join our team as soon as possible.

Our research group investigates the role of immune cells in tissue regeneration, infections, and inflammation. We focus in particular on the development of the immune system in human organs and how immune cells contribute to tissue development. We are also interested in understanding how dysregulation of these processes can increase susceptibility to infections and autoimmune diseases. Our department is part of the III. Department of Medicine at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, which is involved in a wide range of internationally leading research programs in the field of immune-mediated diseases.

As a member of our team, you will collaborate with physicians, scientists, and students who are jointly working to better understand the mechanisms behind tissue regeneration, infections, and immune-mediated diseases — and to develop new therapeutic approaches. Our aim is to identify pathways that can be targeted to specifically promote the regeneration of tissues in the gut and other organs, such as the liver and kidneys.

If you are interested in a varied role within an interdisciplinary research environment and enjoy working in a motivated team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Main tasks:

• Development, planning, and execution of organoid-based and molecular biology studies with a particularly high level of responsibility
• Cell culture work
• Conducting flow cytometry analyses
• Supervision/training of staff, students, and interns
• Antibody assays (ELISA, immunoprecipitation, Western blot)
• Histology (tissue sectioning and staining)
• Organization of the research laboratory

This position is available immediately. The position is third-party funded and the initial contract will be for 2 years with the possibility of extension.

• Completed vocational training as a certified biological technical assistant (BTA) or chemical technical assistant (CTA), or as a biological laboratory technician; 
• alternatively: completed university degree in biology, biotechnology, chemistry and biochemistry, molecular life science, molecular biology or technically applied biology or completed scientific university degree in biology or molecular life science (*Grouping into EG 9b requires two years of active professional experience (at least 30 hours/week) in a laboratory with BTA tasks/activities for the above-mentioned (scientific) university degrees. Without this professional experience, a classification in EG 9a will be made).
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Interest in scientific research questions
• German language skills desirable (B2 level)
• Solid knowledge in biochemistry, ideally also in biology and basic immunology, as well as experience in cell culture and flow cytometry
• Experience in organoid technology is desirable
• Scientific curiosity and critical thinking
• Empathy, motivation, flexibility, willingness to work in a team, initiative, and the ability to work independently

• 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

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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