Technical Employee (MTLA, BTA, CTA, Biology Laboratory Technician) (m/f/d) (Biological-technical Assistant)

As one of Germany's most powerful university hospitals, the UKB combines top performance in medicine and research with excellent teaching. Every year, over half a million patients are treated at the UKB on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Around 3,500 people study medicine and dentistry here, and additionally, over 600 people are trained in healthcare professions annually. With around 9,900 employees, the UKB is the third-largest employer in the Bonn/Rhein-Sieg region. In the Focus clinic list, the UKB holds 1st place among university hospitals in NRW and has the second-highest Case-Mix-Index (case severity) among university hospitals nationwide. In 2024, the UKB was able to secure nearly €100 million in third-party funding for research, development, and teaching. For the fourth consecutive year, the F.A.Z. Institute honored the UKB as "Germany's Training Champion" and "Germany's most desirable employer."

In the Clinic and Polyclinic for Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology of the Universitätsklinikum Bonn, the following position is to be filled in full-time (38.5 hours/week) at the earliest possible date:

Technical Employee (MTLA, BTA, CTA, Biology Laboratory Technician) (m/f/d)

The position is to be filled for a fixed term of two years (with the option for extension).

The position is located at the interface between immunological research (Excellence Cluster ImmunoSensation) and the central laboratory of the Universitätsklinikum Bonn and is dedicated to special immunodiagnostics for the detection of immunodeficiencies, especially in pediatric patients. The special immunodiagnostics unit, under the joint scientific leadership of Prof. Kaan Boztug and Prof. Gunther Hartmann, includes general and special immunodiagnostic procedures to answer clinical-immunological questions. These include flow cytometry, as well as the isolation of primary immune cells, cell biological and molecular biological techniques, and single-cell and omics technologies. Since the unit was founded last year, we are looking for a committed and motivated person who actively helps shape processes, takes responsibility, and contributes ideas/impulses within the project.

Your tasks:

• Independent planning, execution, and evaluation of investigations with human sample material, as well as receipt, preparation, and maintenance of samples and professional documentation of these processes
• Execution and establishment of cell biological, immunological, biochemical, and molecular biological methods, including flow cytometry (spectral)
• Precise documentation, analysis, and presentation of results
• Creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment (e.g., Sony ID7000)
• Compliance with safety and quality standards, protocol management, and independent process and quality optimization
• Expansion of your technical and theoretical skills to answer project-related questions
• Organization and administration of laboratory operations and inventory management
• Taking on organizational and administrative tasks in the laboratory

Your profile:

• Completed training as a BTA, MTLA, or CTA (m/f/d) or a related natural science degree; professional experience is welcome
• Experience in the areas of immunodiagnostics or routine diagnostics is desirable, particularly the following methods: flow cytometry, cell culture, cell biological and molecular biological procedures, RNA/DNA isolation, qPCR, ELISA/NulisaTM, omics technologies
• Practical experience with flow cytometry and the analysis of flow cytometric data (in FlowJo) is particularly desirable
• Basic immunological knowledge is a plus
• Ability to work in a team and service orientation, as well as a structured and independent way of working
• Motivation to drive and actively shape processes
• Solid English and German skills required; the working language in the laboratory is English and the organizational/administrative work is carried out in German

*We offer:*

• An international, interdisciplinary research team that combines immunological research with special immunodiagnostics
• Responsible and versatile: a workplace with great creative freedom in a collegial team
• Payment according to TV-L: tariff-based remuneration including annual special payment, company pension scheme, option for allowance payment
• Flexible for families: flexible working time models, flextime, possibility of a place in the company daycare center, and offers for those returning from parental leave
• Clever for work: good connections to the SWB network, possibility of an interest-free loan for the purchase of an e-bike
• Supported further education and training: individual development opportunities through courses, e-learning, and coaching
• A structured start: structured onboarding
• Healthy at the workplace: numerous health promotion offers, free membership in the UKB fitness studio
• Employer benefits: discounted offers for employees (Corporate Benefits)

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Our goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to particularly promote their careers. We therefore strongly encourage highly qualified women to apply. Applications will be treated in accordance with the State Equality Act. The application of suitable people with proven severe disabilities and persons equated to them is particularly welcome.

Contact & Application:

Do you meet the requirements and are looking for a varied and challenging activity? Do not hesitate and send your application as a PDF via email (up to 5 MB in size) by 23.09.2026, stating the job advertisement number ST-53023 to:

Prof. Dr. Kaan Boztug, Klinik für Pädiatrische Immunologie und Rheumatologie

Prof. Dr. Gunther Hartmann, Institut für Klin. Chemie und Klin. Pharmakologie

Universitätsklinikum Bonn,

Venusberg-Campus 1,

53127 Bonn

Tel.: +49 (0)228/ 287-16081,

E-Mail: natalia.dimitrova@ukbonn.de

www.ukbonn.de

www.ukbonn.de/ikckp

www.immunosensation.de (http://www.immunosensation.de)

Do you have any questions about the position or would like to get to know our department better? You can contact us by telephone in advance. Ms. Natalia Dimitrova (0228/287 16081) and Dr. Yasmin Majlesain (0228/28712119) are happy to assist you.

We look forward to seeing you!