Technical Assistant (m/f/d)
- Research group
- Molecular Structural Biology
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- The employment relationship is limited to an initial period of 18 months until the employee returns from maternity leave/parental leave.
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 9a TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 08/04/2025
The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, is a member of the Helmholtz Association and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases more quickly and effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system, and new effective drugs and vaccines.
The Molecular Structural Biology department makes a significant contribution to our understanding of infections by providing detailed insights into the relevant molecular processes. We use state-of-the-art technologies such as cryo-electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography to decipher the structure and function of biological macromolecules (proteins, DNA, RNA). We focus on elucidating the structure of larger macromolecular complexes, including CRISPR/Cas nucleases, capsid polysaccharide transporters and bacterial virulence factors.
Tasks
You will support various tasks within the department.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Production of genetic constructs for protein overexpression and mutagenesis
- Cultivation of bacteria (safety level 1) on a laboratory scale
- Purification of proteins using various column chromatography methods and the ÄKTA protein purification system
- Preparing samples for structural analysis
- Independently planning and conducting experiments and data analysis
- Supervising and instructing assistants and students
- Independently organising day-to-day laboratory work, including ordering, inventory and storage
- Managing reagents, sample material and collections
Prerequisites
- Successfully completed vocational training as a technical assistant or comparable training with equivalent qualifications and experience
- Sound practical experience in molecular biology and protein chemistry methods
- Good IT skills, e.g. MS Office applications, database skills and SAP
- Experience in independent laboratory organisation
- FELASA B certificate
- Independent working style, communication skills and ability to work in a team
Good written and spoken English
Advantages for this position:
- High motivation to learn new methods
- Willingness to work in an international, multidisciplinary team
Working hours
39 hours per week
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours, part-time models
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
- Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
- Interesting additional public service benefits
- Option of an additional employer subsidy for the job ticket
People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.
How to apply:
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Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 081/2025, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
