Technical Assistant (m/f/d)

The Friedrich Miescher Laboratory (FML) of the Max Planck Society comprises four junior research groups that deal with different areas of biology. The FML was founded in 1969 and employs 50 international scientists and fellows as well as support staff to promote scientific knowledge and careers.

As soon as possible, we are looking for a Technical Assistant (m/f/d) (75%-100%).

As a technical assistant, you will be part of the Aztekin Lab focusing on Structural Regeneration and support the working group together with the other members.

Our working group

We are an open, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating group of international scientists. Our expertise combines developmental biology, regenerative biology, (single-cell/spatial) genomics, and molecular biology. We work with diverse model systems (e.g. frogs, mice, mouse and human stem cell cultures and organoids). The laboratory is located in the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory of the Max Planck Society, which is part of the Max Planck Campus in Tübingen, where we work closely with the MPI for Intelligent Systems, the MPI for Cybernetics, the MPI for Biology and the University of Tübingen.

Your tasks

• Performing basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA and RNA handling, PCR, cloning, IF) and cryosectioning
• Processing samples for high-throughput sequencing methods including preparing sequencing libraries (e.g., scRNA-Seq (10X and Parse), CUT&Tag)
• Ordering and preparing laboratory consumables and solutions
• Providing basic training for new laboratory members in standard molecular biology and genetic techniques, equipment and laboratory regulations
• Update of laboratory organization documents (e.g. location of primers, reagents, protocols)

Your profile

• Training as a biological-technical assistant or a comparable qualification
• Fluent in written and spoken German and English
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience in dealing with electronic lab notebooks, digital ordering systems and digital laboratory organization tools
• Experience with computers and Office (e.g. Word, Excel)
• Enjoy working with international people in a collaborative environment

The following points are not a prerequisite as we can provide training, but would be significantly advantageous:

• Processing samples for high-throughput sequencing methods including preparing sequencing libraries (e.g., scRNA-Seq (10X and Parse), CUT&Tag)
• Experience with cryosectioning

Our offer

• An exciting, fast-paced, and responsible job
• Remuneration according to TVöD Bund, including employer-financed company pension scheme
• Subsidy for the job ticket
• A wide range of further education and training opportunities
• Occupational health management, including yoga courses, health day
• The position is initially limited to 1 year with the possibility of subsequent extension

The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more disabled people. Applications from disabled people are expressly welcome. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity and wants to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply.

Your application

Please apply in English by 15.01.2025 via our job portal.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the research group leader Dr. Can Aztekin (can.aztekin@tuebingen.mpg.de). If you have any questions about the job portal, please contact Susanne Zuckschwerdt (susanne.zuckschwerdt@tuebingen.mpg.de).