Technical Assistant

Scope of duties

• An exciting, research-oriented work environment in the Immunopharmacology Research Group (led by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kobold)
• Opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge and clinically relevant field of research
• Focus: Immunotherapy for cancer
• Participation in externally funded research projects
• Current research priorities in the field of cellular therapies
• Independent planning and execution of scientific experiments
• Regular processing and analysis of patient samples
• Organization and coordination of laboratory procedures
• Ordering and management of reagents and consumables
• Breeding and management of mouse strains
• Documentation and management of patient samples
• Methodological training and supervision of medical doctoral students
• Collaboration on the further development and optimization of established laboratory and research methods
• Methods used: Cell culture, molecular biology methods, microscopy, real-time PCR, ELISA, flow cytometry (FACS), animal experimentation with mice, in particular: genotyping, establishment and management of tumor models, isolation and processing of spleen and bone marrow cells

Our requirements

• Completed training as a BTA/MTLA/CTA/PTA or equivalent qualification.

• Willingness to perform animal experiments with mice
• Ideally, experience with molecular biology or immunology techniques.
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and meticulously, with a team-oriented approach.
• Very good command of German and English; the language of the lab is exclusively English

Our offer

• An initial one-year fixed-term employment contract with the option of extension

• A future-proof sector: Benefit from a secure and future-oriented position at one of the largest and most renowned university hospitals in Germany and Europe
• Varied responsibilities: Look forward to a diverse and engaging role offering a wide range of opportunities for professional development
• Onboarding and collaboration: You will receive comprehensive onboarding and become part of a team characterized by openness, mutual support, and communication on equal terms
• Work-life balance: We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours based on a working week and 30 days of annual leave
• Workplace in the heart of Munich: You will be based at our City Centre Campus, which is easily accessible by public transport
• Remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Länder (TV-L) including all allowances customary in the public sector