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The Metabolic Plasticity in Health and Disease research group of Dr. Felix Vogel at the Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Endocrinology invites applications for the position of Laboratory Technician. Our research focuses on cancer metabolism and metabolic plasticity during metastasis. This position is funded by the “UMG2032 – Excellence through Focus” project, supported by zukunft.niedersachsen, the joint research funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation.
To support our cell and molecular biology work, we are seeking a motivated and team-oriented individual to join our laboratory team.
We look forward to receiving your application, including a CV, certificates, other relevant documents, and contact information for at least one reference. Please submit all documents as a single PDF file via the UMG application portal. For questions regarding the advertised position, please contact Dr. Felix Vogel can be contacted at felix.vogel@med.uni-goettingen.de for further information.
Your tasks
- Laboratory management : independent laboratory organization, procurement of consumables and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Supervision of cell culture , including the cultivation of permanent cell lines in the S1 laboratory, as well as genetic engineering work in the S2 laboratory.
- Performing molecular biological work (PCR, qPCR, Western blot, cloning and bacterial transformation, immunohistochemistry etc.)
- Processing and purification of human and murine tumor samples and biomaterials for multiOmics analyses
- Documentation (GLP standard), equipment management and optimization of experimental protocols, as well as training of new employees and students.
Your qualifications
- Vocational training with state recognition (BTA, MTA, CTA, MTLA or comparable qualification)
- Experience with animal cell lines and cell cultures is a basic requirement (experience with 3D cell culture systems is an advantage)
- Solid knowledge in the field of molecular biology (cloning, purification, expression analyses, etc.)
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures and protocols
- Basic knowledge of computer-aided data analysis and presentation (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Independent, dedicated and reliable work ethic, teamwork skills, and interest in and enjoyment of biological issues.
- Enjoyment of working in an international and interdisciplinary team
- Excellent written and spoken German and English skills, as well as the willingness to use both languages confidently in everyday work.
We offer
- A challenging and diverse role in a young and dedicated team, as well as the opportunity to actively participate in the establishment and development of a new research group.
- You can expect a small and diverse research group with a strong team spirit and an open, cooperative and appreciative working atmosphere.
- Flexible working hours (19.25 hours/week) within the core working hours
- Health and sport promoted through excellent corporate health management
- Individual training and further education opportunities
- Diverse and interesting benefits (including company-owned daycare center, children’s holiday care, attractive infrastructure, job tickets)
- Remuneration according to the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L) including social benefits of the public service including supplementary pension.
- UMG is committed to increasing the proportion of people with disabilities in its workforce and therefore explicitly encourages qualified people with disabilities to apply.
- Furthermore, we are committed to gender equality and diversity. Applications from people of all backgrounds are expressly welcome.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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