Technical Assistant (f/m/d)

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, W. G. Kerckhoff Institute, Bad Nauheim, Research Group Cellular Resilience (Group leader: Dr. Reymond Sutandy) is seeking, at the earliest possible date and initially for 2 years.

Technical Assistant (f/m/d)
Full- or part-time, Reference No. 2026_21

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is among the leading research institutes in the field of biomedical science. The institute comprises four departments and two additional research groups, with around 380 employees in total.

The Cellular Resilience Research Group is a young and dynamic team studying how cells respond to stress in both physiological and disease contexts. Our particular focus is on how mitochondria, as key signaling organelles, orchestrate these responses through regulation at the RNA and protein levels.

We are looking for a highly motivated and curious individual who is eager to contribute to cutting-edge research and grow together with our team.

Your responsibilities 

• Supporting scientific staff with molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture, and cell biology methods
• Preparing reagents and solutions for scientific staff
• Assisting in general lab organization and carrying out routine laboratory tasks
• Providing administrative support

Your qualifications

• Completed professional training as a technical assistant (BTA, MTA, or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a dynamic team
• Strong motivation to learn new methods and techniques
• Experience in molecular cloning and cell culture is desirable

We are looking for a person with a high sense of responsibility, initiative, flexibility, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for working in a young, dynamic, international team of scientists.

Our offer

We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment with flexible working hours for talented and motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow with us. Compensation and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD-Bund). 

The Max Planck Society is committed to increase the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Your application

Your application should be uploaded to our online application portal: 

https://recruitingapp-5462.de.umantis.com/VacanciesIntraxData/366/Application/CheckLogin/2?lang=eng

The deadline for applications is 31.07.2026