Senior Managerin und Ingenieurin, Flow Cytometry Services (m/w/d)

Senior Manager and Engineer, Flow Cytometry Services (m/f/d)

Fixed‑term maternity cover position at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in Berlin‑Mitte (BIMSB).

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining communication with users and collaboration partners in German and English.
• Providing individualized technical consultation and support to users and collaboration partners.
• Independently optimizing and troubleshooting user experiments.
• Organizing maintenance and repairs, and independently resolving unexpected technical issues.
• Training users in relevant technologies and procedures.
• Supporting and advising FACS users, including in the context of single‑cell genomics experiments.
• Reviewing safety‑related aspects of user project applications (genetic engineering and biosafety compliance).
• Start‑up and shutdown of highly complex instruments.
• Independently configuring and adjusting instruments to meet specific experimental requirements.
• Performing quality control (QC), minor repairs, and routine maintenance.
• Managing procurement and ordering of supplies, as well as reagent management and inventory control.
• Managing bookings in OpenIris, service billing, and cost allocation.
• Conducting safety training sessions for users.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in life sciences.
• Professional experience in cytometry (required).

Additional Requirements

• Hands‑on experience with BD FACSAria and BD LSRFortessa X‑20 flow cytometry systems.
• Experience handling BSL‑2 (biosafety level 2)/S2 biological materials.
• Previous experience working in a core facility environment (beneficial).
• Certification as Project Leader (Genetic Engineering) according to German GenTG regulations.
• Strong motivation and interpersonal skills for interaction with researchers and administrative staff.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in both spoken and written German and English.

We offer

• International working environment with communication in English and German.
• Interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training.
• Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit (berufundfamilie audit).
• Support for “New Berliners” through the MDC Welcome & Family Office.

Additional Benefits

• A remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD Bund), including additional company pension schemes.
• A secure job.
• Flexible working hours and childcare support.
• The possibility of mobile working.
• Additional health benefits such as flu vaccination, eye tests, ergonomics advice at the workplace.

Salary

Remuneration will be according to the TVöD Bund, depending on the personal requirements, up to fee group 12.

Employment volume

Full time

Desired starting date

July 21, 2026

Limitation

Fixed Term – the position is initially limited to the end of October with the prospect of a subsequent 12‑month period (parental leave replacement).

Application period

May 26, 2026

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Excellence in science and innovation depends on a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. At the Max Delbrück Center, we are committed to creating such a space — one where individuals from all backgrounds can grow scientifically, professionally, and personally. As a values‑driven research institute, we recognize that diversity of thought, experience, and identity is essential to our mission: advancing biomedical research to transform tomorrow’s medicine. We foster a culture of curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and shared responsibility for equity and openness. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, especially those who bring new perspectives and a collaborative spirit to our international team. Applicants are considered based on qualifications and experience, free from discrimination. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will ensure appropriate support is provided.