Research Technician (m/f/d)

Key responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Maintenance of different cell lines, including human, insect and parasite cells
• Mosquito husbandry and maintenance of insecticide resistance through application of insecticide pressure and colony quality control through routine PCR/qPCR
• Responsible for providing technical assistance to members of the group
• Organisation of the lab where needed, including ordering, contacting internal and external services
• Performing cell-based assays

• Technical degree as a research technician (MTA, BTA etc.) or equivalent (undergraduate degree/ master degree)
• Prior experience in laboratory organization and lab work
• Experience with cell culture is desirable
• Advanced skills in software suites such as Microsoft Office and GraphPad
• Ability to work reliably, efficiently and independently.
• Experience in extensive lab book/note keeping
• Willingness to work in an international and highly collaborative team of scientists
• Flexibility to work weekends on a rota system
• Excellent communications skills in English
• German is desirable but not necessary

• Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
• Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
• 30 days vacation
• Sustainable travel: job ticket
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers

For further information please contact Dr. Victoria Ingham via email.

Interested?

Applications will be accepted online.