Technical Assistant position in Immunotherapies for Cancer

Our research group focuses on developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment. The position is located at the University Medical Center Mainz, III. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik.

Your Tasks

• Laboratory management: Organize and oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including monitoring and ordering consumables, coordinating maintenance and repairs, and supporting the annual inventory
• Laboratory safety and support: Guide students in performing basic laboratory protocols and ensure compliance with applicable laboratory safety standards and procedures
• Wet-lab activities: Independently perform routine molecular biology and microbiological laboratory techniques, including PCR, cloning, Western blotting, and ADP-Glo assay-based screening
• Mammalian cell handling: Perform and support mammalian cell culture activities, including maintenance of tumor cell lines, transfection and transduction, primary human PBMC transduction, and cellular activity assays
• Culture preparation and maintenance: Prepare media for bacterial and yeast cultures and perform basic cell culture activities
• Documentation and compliance: Accurately document laboratory activities and experimental work in accordance with applicable genetic engineering (S1/S2) and biosafety requirements
• Laboratory organization: Contribute to the smooth, structured, and efficient operation of the laboratory and support the implementation of established laboratory procedures

Your Profile

• Successfully completed vocational training as a biological technical assistant (BTA) or a degree in biology or a related field
• Professional experience in a biological laboratory
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Good written and spoken German and sufficient English skills for communication in an international working environment
• Careful, reliable, and independent approach to work
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities, willingness to learn, and a strong sense of responsibility

We Offer

 Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level

 30 days of vacation per year

 Flexible working hours

 Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments

 Possibility of part-time work

 Family-friendly working environment

 Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket

 Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents

 Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Are you interested?

Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!

​Duration: The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline: October 14, 2026

Applications by e-mail cannot be accepted.

Please also note that we cannot return applications submitted by post.

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.