Technical Assistant (BTA / MTA / MTLA) (f/m/d) (Technical Assistant - medical device technology)

To support our rapidly growing team, we are looking for the earliest possible date: Technical Assistant (BTA / MTA / MTLA) (f/m/d) for infectious disease research

CECAD-Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases - Institute for Translational Research TV-L 38.5 hours/week, limited to 1 year Remuneration according to TV-L

Your tasks

• General laboratory organization (including equipment maintenance, preparation of reagents)
• Management of biological samples (sample reception, documentation, storage)
• Isolation of peripheral blood cells from whole blood (PBMC)
• Performance of immunological techniques (PBMC isolation, flow cytometry, ELISA, EliSpot, phagocytosis assays)
• Performance of molecular biology techniques

(cloning, PCR, RT-PCR)

Your profile

• Completed scientific-technical training as BTA, MTA, MTLA or comparable qualification
• Interest in translational, infectious disease questions "from bench-to-bedside"
• Good knowledge of common techniques in immunology and molecular biology
• Good knowledge of common Microsoft Office applications
• Good English skills
• Independent working style, sense of responsibility, flexibility in working hours due to partially multi-hour experiments, and enjoyment of the work

Your advantages

• Everything but ordinary: You can expect a secure and meaningful job in a demanding work environment where you are always at the cutting edge.
• Job and private life in harmony: Thanks to the flexible working time account and preferred rosters, you have more time for hobbies, family, and friends.
• Team spirit in R(h)ein culture: You will be welcomed with open arms by an interdisciplinary team that values mutual appreciation and helpfulness.
• Strong perspectives: What others gather through various stages of experience, we offer under one roof as one of the largest employers in the region – allowing you to grow beyond yourself and aim for new goals.

Your future with us We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research, teaching, and patient care at a top level. That is why many things with us are a size larger: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The boundless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in balancing their profession with their goals and life situations. This is Uniklinik Köln: Everything but ordinary.

Your future in detail Our translationally researching working group deals with translational questions from infection research in an excellent scientific environment. Our focus is on investigating the immune response in immunocompromised patients. We deal with invasive infections caused by fungi and with respiratory viruses. Our goal is to create the basis for new diagnostic or therapeutic approaches. The laboratory is located in the TRIO building, which is immediately adjacent to the ZMMK. The laboratory areas will be shared with other members of the TRU-ID; furthermore, there are cooperations with other research laboratories on the campus.

Applications from women are expressly encouraged and will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability, and professional performance. People with disabilities are welcome and will be given preference in the case of equal suitability and qualification. The work area is generally suitable for filling with part-time staff.

Contact Katharina Köbe Tel: +49 221 478-98302 Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR Geschäftsbereich Personal Kerpener Str. 62 50937 Köln

Uniklinik Köln Career Application deadline: 13.09.2026

Job-ID: biroz5h7 We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!