Technical Assistant in Immunotherapies for Cancer

Kennziffer: 2026-0201

• Mainz
• Full-time
• DKTK partner site Frankfurt/Mainz - Next-Generation Engineered Translational Immunotherapies

Das Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) ist eines der größten Krebsforschungszentren Europas. „Forschen für ein Leben ohne Krebs“ ist unsere Mission und hierfür arbeiten unsere Weltklassewissenschaftler:innen gemeinsam mit allen Mitarbeitenden.

Wir erforschen, wie Krebs entsteht, erfassen Krebsrisikofaktoren und suchen nach neuen Strategien, die verhindern, dass Menschen an Krebs erkranken. Wir entwickeln neue Methoden, mit denen Tumore präziser diagnostiziert und Krebspatient:innen erfolgreicher behandelt werden können. Jeder Beitrag zählt – ob in der Forschung, in der Administration oder der Infrastruktur. Das macht unsere tägliche Arbeit so bedeutungsvoll und spannend.

Together with selected university partner sites, the DKFZ has established the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK). The alliance between the DKFZ as the core center and the university partner sites in Berlin, Dresden, Essen/Düsseldorf, Frankfurt/Mainz, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Munich, and Tübingen operates joint translation centers at the University Medical Centers of each of the selected partner sites. The DKTK contributes significantly to filling the translational gap between basic and clinical cancer research, thereby developing new strategies for personalized oncology in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. DKTK conducts transformative translational cancer research, educates the next generation of translation-oriented medical and clinical scientists and establishes strong pipelines towards clinical cancer research and the economy.

For the Junior Research Group "Next-Generation Engineered Translational Immunotherapies" at the DKTK partner site Frankfurt/Mainz, starting at the earliest date possible, we are seeking a 

Our research group focuses on developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment. The position is located at the University Medical Center Mainz, III. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik.

Ihre Aufgaben: 

• Laboratory management: Organize and oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including monitoring and ordering consumables, coordinating maintenance and repairs, and supporting the annual inventory
• Laboratory safety and support: Guide students in performing basic laboratory protocols and ensure compliance with applicable laboratory safety standards and procedures
• Wet-lab activities: Independently perform routine molecular biology and microbiological laboratory techniques, including PCR, cloning, Western blotting, and ADP-Glo assay-based screening
• Mammalian cell handling: Perform and support mammalian cell culture activities, including maintenance of tumor cell lines, transfection and transduction, primary human PBMC transduction, and cellular activity assays
• Culture preparation and maintenance: Prepare media for bacterial and yeast cultures and perform basic cell culture activities
• Documentation and compliance: Accurately document laboratory activities and experimental work in accordance with applicable genetic engineering (S1/S2) and biosafety requirements
• Laboratory organization: Contribute to the smooth, structured, and efficient operation of the laboratory and support the implementation of established laboratory procedures

Ihr Profil:

• Successfully completed vocational training as a biological technical assistant (BTA) or a degree in biology or a related field
• Professional experience in a biological laboratory
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Good written and spoken German and sufficient English skills for communication in an international working environment
• Careful, reliable, and independent approach to work
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities, willingness to learn, and a strong sense of responsibility

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Ihre Ansprechperson:
 Xiaojing Chen
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