Laboratory Manager (f/m/d)

Laboratory Manager (f/m/d)

Full‑time position (100% of 38,5 hours per week). The role is permanent and starts as soon as possible.

Operational Area

Department of Hematology, Oncology, Hemostaseology, and Stem Cell Transplantation (Dept. of Medicine IV) – Lab Group Medyouf.

About the Lab

The Tumor Microenvironment and Immunity Group, led by Prof. Hind Medyouf at University Hospital RWTH Aachen, seeks a Research Laboratory Manager (f/m/d) to support the operational, technical, and organizational management of a research‑oriented laboratory in tumor biology. The position focuses on hematological malignancies and metastases, oversees daily laboratory operations, and handles key organizational tasks.

Remuneration and Rates

With a bachelor’s degree: EG 11 (TV‑L)
With completed training as an MTA/MTL: EG 10 (TV‑L)

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation per year for full‑time employment
• Bonus of €3,000 for employee recruitment in different sectors
• Company pension scheme provided by VBL
• Education opportunities, including training and upgrades
• Access to public transport
• In‑house kindergarten (subject to availability)
• Staff residences (subject to availability and by arrangement)
• Onboarding app for new employees
• Extended opening hours in the staff restaurant

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of research protocols
• Conduct and assist with mouse experiments
• Support and train laboratory staff in advanced experimental techniques such as multispectral flow cytometry, single‑cell omics, and 3D models
• Coordinate collaborative efforts with core facilities
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve digital laboratory management systems (e.g. ELN/eLab)
• Coordinate laboratory ordering, inventory management, and logistics
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance

Required Qualifications

Completed bachelor’s degree in biomedicine, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a comparable scientific discipline with a medical focus; alternatively, completed training as an MTA/MTL.

• Minimum of two years in laboratory coordination, management, or senior technical roles within a research environment
• Proven ability to work with murine experimental models
• Strong scientific understanding of complex experimental workflows
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a research team
• Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Very good command of English; knowledge of German or willingness to acquire it
• Additional expertise in multispectral flow cytometry, single‑cell omics, iPSC culture and derived models, functional CRISPR screening considered a plus

Application

Application deadline for this position (GB‑P‑55537) is May 26. Applicants should use the portal at Applications received by e‑mail will be forwarded to the portal and deleted in accordance with data protection regulations.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Hind Medyouf. E‑mail:

Equal Opportunity

This job advertisement is aimed at all genders. The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunity and diversity. Applications from women are expressly sought and, in accordance with relevant laws, will be treated preferentially. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and they will be given priority if they are equally suitable.