BTA, CTA, MTA - Histology, Biospecimen Management (m/f/d)
TRON -Translationale Onkologie an der Universitätsmedizin de...
Location
Mainz | Germany
Job description
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (M/F/D)
Full Time - Mainz
We are looking for support in our Biosampling/IHC unit to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will support the lab team in the performance of daily tasks in the unit. The Biosampling/IHC Unit is part of Biomarker Development Center in TRON, aiming to identify and validate novel biomarkers involved mainly in cancer but also in other diseases. The unit supports the projects of TRON and industrial/academic cooperation partners with its expertise on histological assays to analyze and validate new biomarkers in spatial context, deepen the knowledge in tumor microenvironment, and investigate biodistribution and expression of mRNAbased vaccines.
Aufgaben:
- Perform and document histological and immunohistological staining on tissue sections (manual and automated)
- Process biospecimens (blood, serum, plasma and/or pleura effusion fluid samples, tissue)
- Biospecimen management: Keep a record of patient samples and data connected with those samples
- Assist in drafting SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) for new processes
- Responsible for laboratory inventory and organization
Qualifikationsprofil:
- A training as a technical assistance or equivalent qualification (e. g. BTA/CTA/MTA); University graduates (BSc) with an interest in the field of immune oncology or related discipline are encouraged to apply
- Knowledge of histology and related techniques including immunohistochemistry and immunefluorescence and previous experience
- Hands on experience in working under sterile conditions
- An independent, self-motivated working manner and the ability to work in an team
- A high flexibility in everyday business
- Fluency in German and English
Enthusiasm and curiosity for the diverse activities of our research institute as well as the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team completes your profile.
Benefits:
- A dynamic, innovative and creative research environment
- An open, collegial and cordial working atmosphere in a respectful corporate culture
- A high degree of diversity in the workforce
- Flat hierarchies
- Performance-related remuneration and other benefits
- The opportunity for personalised further training
- Good transport connections by public transport and car as well as bicycle parking spaces
- The opportunity for hybrid working
TRON is an internationally recognised institute for application-oriented research. We combine the strengths of academic research with the requirements of quality-controlled industrial developments. At TRON, we share a common mission to develop innovative solutions for the immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases with high medicinal need for development
TRON was founded in Mainz in 2010 and works in close cooperation with universities and hospitals as well as with regional, national and international research institutions and pharmaceutical companies.
As part of our team, you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of translational science with us.
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