Technical assistant (f/m/d)

Technical assistant (f/m/d)

The research group of Dr. Tânia Medeiros at the Institute of Cellular Biochemistry is inviting applications for a Technical assistant (f/m/d) in Mitochondrial metabolism and genome regulation.

About us

Our research group at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) explores the dynamic coordination between mitochondria and metabolism to reveal how metabolic pathways regulate mtDNA homeostasis and mitochondrial function. We combine cell biology, advanced imaging, proteomics, metabolomics, and genetic approaches across yeast, mammalian cells, and mouse models. The lab is located in a highly collaborative environment within the Göttingen Research Campus, which hosts several internationally leading institutes, including the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Lab organization and inventory
• Ordering reagents and managing stocks
• Preparing buffers and media
• Equipment maintenance
• Maintenance and growth of cell and bacterial cultures
• Preparing and performing standard experiments in molecular biology
• Supporting multiple projects

Qualifications

• Education as a technical assistant (BTA, MTA, CTA) is a prerequisite
• Solid knowledge of standard molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and cell biology techniques
• Interested in learning new procedures
• Very good organizational skills
• Enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team
• Good written and spoken English and German, confident to use English and German in the work environment

What we offer

• You will work in a high‑impact research field with biomedical relevance embedded in the collaborative environment of the Göttingen Campus including several supportive facilities and inspiring research consortia
• Small and diverse research group with a strong team spirit and an open‑minded, collaborative and respectful working atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days of vacation for a five‑day work week, additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (December 24 and December 31)
• The UMG is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals
• We further strive for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds

We look forward to receiving your application, including a CV, certificates, and contact details for at least one reference, compiled into a single PDF via the system.

If you have any questions regarding the advertised position, do not hesitate to contact Tânia Medeiros for further information or to visit the lab website: