Technical Assistants

The laboratory of Dr. Eri Sakata at the Institute of Auditory Neurosciences, University Medical Center Göttingen, is inviting applications for the position of Technical Assistant. This position is temporal and available until December 31, 2025. Applicants are required to submit a motivation letter, a CV, and the contact details of at least two referees. Please email your application to Dr. Eri Sakata at apply.job.25333692@hokifyjob.com For additional information or any inquiries, feel free to reach out to the same email address. We look forward to receiving your application by February 28, 2025. Your tasks ·         Conduct protein expression and purification through column chromatography systems ·         Performing standard experiments in molecular biology, including cloning experiments, nucleic acid purification, and analysis of the results ·         Maintenance and growth of cell cultures ·         Care and operation of equipment ·         Assistance with stock control, organisation, and care of the lab environment ·         Preparation of media and buffers ·         General lab tasks Your qualifications ·         Successfully completed education as state-approved technical assistant (BTA, CTA or MTA), alternatively successfully completed education as lab technician with equivalent skills and experience. ·         Reliable, motivated and responsible candidate with excellent organization skills. ·         Knowledge of genetics and experience in standard molecular biology laboratory techniques are essential. ·         Organization skillwith equivalent skills and experience as a technical assistant. ·         Fluency in spoken and written English are required. ·         Ability to work in a team and flexibility We offer ·         A stimulating intellectual environment ·         Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure, including last-generation cryo-EM equipment and computing facilities. ·         Opportunities for professional development. ·         An interdisciplinary work environment that encourages collaboration between different fields. ·         Diverse and interesting benefits as a UMG employee (e.g. in-house daycare center, childcare during holidays, attractive infrastructure, health and sports promotion through excellent company health management) ·         Location in a beautiful and historic German university town with a campus that includes the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institutes, the German Primate Center and other research facilities on site