Technical Assistant (MTA/BTA/CTA) at the Chair of Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry

Your workplace

The Chair of Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry, affiliated with Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), is part of the Institute of Biochemistry at the FAU Faculty of Medicine and is located within the Emil Fischer Center. Research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of physiological and disease-related processes, particularly in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. Modern molecular biological, biochemical, and cell biological methods, as well as bioinformatic approaches, are employed to investigate signaling pathways, gene regulation, and cell fate decisions in health and disease.

We have a lot to offer: Our benefits

• Regular step increases and rising salary according to the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L) or remuneration according to BayBesG as well as an additional annual special payment
• 30 days of vacation entitlement per calendar year for a five-day work week, with additional days off on December 24th and 31st.
• Flexible working time arrangements and models, as well as the possibility of compensating overtime with time off
• Company pension schemes and employee savings plans
• Family-friendly environment with holiday and childcare facilities

Your tasks

• Establishment, cultivation and maintenance of neural primary cell cultures, especially glial cells
• Working with laboratory animals, including basic animal experimentation activities
• Preparation and processing of tissue samples for histological staining procedures, as well as preparation of samples for electron microscopy.
• Establishment and cultivation of organotypic tissue cultures
• Performance and documentation of histological staining procedures
• Application of molecular biological methods in the field of DNA and RNA techniques (safety level S1 according to GenTG)

Your profile

• Completed training as a biological-technical assistant (BTA), medical-technical assistant (MTA), chemical-technical assistant (CTA) or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
• Experience in the setup and cultivation of neural primary cell cultures
• Experience in handling laboratory animals; FELASA-certified laboratory animal science course or willingness to complete one.
• Experience in the preparation and processing of tissue samples for histological staining procedures
• Routine in performing histological staining
• Safe handling of molecular biological DNA and RNA techniques (safety level S1 according to GenTG)
• Proficient use of common MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent English skills (at least C1 level)
• Good German skills (at least B2 level)
• Independent and goal-oriented work style
• Teamwork skills, willingness to cooperate and high level of commitment