Technical Assistant (MTA / TA) (m/f/d)

• Managing organizational tasks in the laboratory: orders, preparation of reagents, sample processing, inventory lists, and others
• Cell Culture: Isolation and culturing of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and nucleic acid isolation from human samples; maintenance of primary cell cultures and cell lines; transfection/transduction of both cell lines and primary cells, and the generation and establishment of genetically modified cell lines by CRISPR/Cas9-gene editing
• Genetics/Genomics: PCR (incl. primer design), conventional (Sanger) sequencing, next generation sequencing-based methods (e.g. exome sequencing, genome sequencing, ATAC-Seq, RNAseq)
• Interpretation, reporting and documentation of genetic findings to external collaborators and into a local database
• Contributing to research projects by introducing and optimizing new relevant experimental techniques and assisting to perform experiments
• Providing support and guidance to new personnel by introducing them to established laboratory routines and regulations

• Completed training as MTA (m/f/d) or equivalent qualification
• Practical experience in genetics and molecular biology (e.g. PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, recombinant protein purification)
• Expertise in common zebrafish techniques is an asset
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills in English and German
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with researchers and other technical assistants, self-motivation, learn quickly, and pay attention to detail

• A stimulating, interdisciplinary working environment in a friendly team
• Active exchange with national and international cooperation partners
• Access to an excellent research environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure
• Appropriate acknowledgement in publications, reflecting the level of contribution to the experimental results

• Responsible and versatile: a job with a lot of creative freedom in a collegial team
• Secure in the future: fee according to TV-L
• Flexible for families: flexible working time models, the option of a place in the company day-care center and offers for those returning from parental leave
• Provision for later: company pension scheme
• Clever to work: Possibility of an interest-free loan to buy an e-bike
• Tailor-made education: Subsidized further education and training
• Systematic start: Structured induction
• Healthy at work: Numerous health promotion offers, free membership in UKBfit
• Employer benefits: preferential offers for employees (corporate benefits)

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family- friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. If therefore urges women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.