Technical Assistant (f/m/d)

My research group at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) investigates cancer metabolism and metabolic plasticity during metastatic progression. My research focuses on identifying metabolic vulnerabilities in pancreatic cancer and other entities across the different stages of the metastatic cascade. To uncover novel therapeutic targets for organ metastasis, we employ state-of-the-art technologies, including in vitro and in vivo CRISPR screening approaches. In addition, my laboratory integrates comprehensive metabolomics and lipidomics analyses of cancer cells, tumor tissues, and other biological samples to characterize dynamic metabolic adaptations and capture the mechanisms underlying metabolic plasticity during cancer progression. Funding for this position is provided by the “UMG2032 - Excellence through Focus” project, funded by zukunft.niedersachsen, the joint science funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation.

Ihre Aufgaben

• Standard Molecular Biology (PCR, qPCR, Western Blot, cloning and bacterial transformation, Immunohistochemistry etc.);
• Experience with cell culture experiments (3D culture systems is an advantage);
• Processing of human and murine tumor tissue samples (e.g., tumor tissue, plasma)
• Experience with animal experiments is an advantage;
• Lab organization and inventory;
• Ordering reagents and managing stocks;
• Preparing buffers and media;
• Equipment maintenance;
• documentation of experiments and results according to GLP standards

Ihre Qualifikationen

• Education as a technical assistant (BTA, MTA, CTA) is a prerequisite;
• Solid knowledge of standard molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and cell biology techniques;
• Hands-on experience in cell culture is a prerequisite;
• licensed training to perform animal experiments (e.g. FELASA-B) is an advantage
• Ability to work structured and independently, with high attention to details;
• Interested in learning new procedures and protocols;
• Very good organizational skills;
• Enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team;
• Good written and spoken English and German, confident to use English and German in the work environment

Wir bieten

• You will work in a high-impact research field with biomedical relevance embedded in the collaborative environment of the Göttingen Campus including several supportive facilities and inspiring research consortia.
• Small and diverse research group with a strong team spirit and an open-minded, collaborative and respectful working atmosphere.
• Flexible working hours;
• 30 days of vacation for a full time, five-day work week, additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (December 24 and December 31)
• The UMG is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
• We further strive for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

How to apply
We are looking forward to receive your applications including a CV, certificates and contact details for at least one reference compiled as a single PDF via the system. If you have any questions regarding the advertised position, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Felix Vogel (felix.vogel@med.uni-goettingen.de) for further information.

We look forward to receiving your application!