The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. With around 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region. Our clinics and institutes stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology.

Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions.

The Klinik für Gastroenterologie, gastrointestinale Onkologie und Endokrinologie of the University Medical Center Göttingen is looking for a new position for the earliest start date

Technical Assistant (f/m/d)

full time, limited for a period of 2 years
Remuneration according to TV-L

Our department-s research is dedicated to understanding pancreatic cancer. Through various research projects, we explore the underlying mechanisms of pancreatic cancer development and progression. By deepening our understanding of the disease-s molecular foundations, we aim to identify novel therapeutic approaches for combating this aggressive tumor entity.
We offer a stimulating environment with diverse experimental work, an interdisciplinary and international team, and opportunities to participate in clinical-translational studies.

Your tasks

• support the planning and execution of laboratory experiments including animal (mice) experiments
• cultivate cell lines and conduct in vitro cell culture experiments (e.g., growth assays, transfections, etc)
• apply biochemical techniques, including Western blotting and immunoprecipitation
• perform molecular biology methods, such as DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, genotyping, and cloning
• accurately document experimental procedures and results using specialized software
• maintain and calibrate analytical and measurement equipment
• assist researchers and students in the preparation and execution of experimental studies
• Oversee laboratory organization and administrative tasks, including inventory management and ordering supplies
• train new employees and interns in accordance with current regulations and safety guidelines

Your qualifications

• highly motivated technical assistant with demonstrated expertise in biochemical, molecular, and cell biological methodologies
• proven experience with murine and human cell cultures and proficiency in genetic engineering at biosafety levels S1
• Experience with animal experiments and proficiency in mice handling techniques
• strong collaborative skills and the ability to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team of scientists, doctoral students, and technical staff

We offer

• a dynamic and collaborative research environment within an international and interdisciplinary team
• exposure to a comprehensive range of molecular and cell biology techniques
• Opportunities to contribute to clinical-translational research studies

Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests.

We look forward to receiving your application!