Header image TRON -Translationale Onkologie an der Universitätsmedizin der JGU Mainz gemeinnützige GmbH

We are looking for support in our Biosampling/IHC unit to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will join our team in the performance of laboratory activities. The Biosampling/IHC Unit is part of the Biomarker Development Center in TRON, aiming to identify and validate novel biomarkers involved in cancer and other diseases. Our unit supports projects at TRON and with industrial/academic cooperation partners through its expertise on histological assays. We employ state of the art technology to analyze and validate new biomarkers in spatial context, deepening the knowledge on the tumor microenvironment, and investigate biodistribution and expression of mRNA-based vaccines.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (m/f/d)

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Perform and document histological and immunohistological stainings on tissue sections (manual and automated)
Process biospecimens (blood, serum, plasma and/or pleura effusion fluid samples, tissue)
Biospecimen management: Keep a record of patient samples and data connected with those samples
Instrument management of different microscopes, whole slide scanners, and automated stainers
Assist in drafting SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) for new processes
Laboratory management and organization

What you bring:

Successful completed training as a technical assistant or equivalent qualification (e.g. BTA/CTA/MTA); University graduates (BSc)
Knowledge of histology and related techniques including immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence and previous experience would be beneficial
Hands on experience in working under sterile conditions
An independent, self-motivated working manner and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
High flexibility in everyday business
Fluency in German and English

Enthusiasm and curiosity for the diverse activities of our research institute as well as the ability to work in a team completes your profile.

We offer:

A dynamic, innovative and creative research environment
An open, collegial and cordial working atmosphere in a respectful corporate culture
A high degree of diversity in the workforce TRON - Translational Oncology at the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz non-profit GmbH
Flat hierarchies
Performance-related remuneration and other benefits
The opportunity for personalised further training
Good transport connections by public transport and car as well as bicycle parking spaces
The opportunity for hybrid working

TRON is an internationally recognised institute for application-oriented research. We combine the strengths of academic research with the requirements of quality-controlled industrial developments. At TRON, we share a common mission to develop innovative solutions for the immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases with high medicinal need for development.

TRON was founded in Mainz in 2010 and works in close cooperation with universities and hospitals as well as with regional, national and international research institutions and pharmaceutical companies.

As part of our team, you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of translational science with us.

If all this appeals to you, we look forward to getting to know you.

Please send us your complete and informative application documents (cover letter, CV, references) in a single document of max. 5 MB by email to Human Resources, Job-ID: 51001-24-02-TA. For more information, visit our homepage at www.tron-mainz.de

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Updated at 09/16/2024

While applying for the job please refer to jobvector and use the following reference number: 51001-24-02-TA