We are looking for a

Technical Assistant (MTA, BTA, CTA) (f/m/d)
at the Institute of Immunology for the Martins Research Group. Start date: 15.09.2026

The University Hospital Ulm and its employees stand for a modern and high quality patient care, excellent university research and medical education focused on the future as well as apprenticeships in attractive professional fields. The requirements for this are qualified and committed employees.

Research in the Martins research group focuses on T cell differentiation and T cell leukemia.

Your responsibilities:

• Laboratory management: organization of laboratory work, order and manage reagents, stocks and materials, maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Management of a mouse colony: including genotyping, breeding and husbandry, order and recording of animal numbers
• Training new staff, preparing work placements for students, overseeing lab work of new staff
• Analysis of transgenic mice and characterisation of genetically modified mice, isolation of cells from various organs, preparation of single-cell suspensions and subsequent characterization via FACS analysis, microscopy and molecular biological methods.
• Isolation and in vitro culture of primary stem and progenitor cells from mice and humans
• Performing cell sorting
• Ensuring good research practices in the lab
• Scientific engagement through participation in internal seminars
• Maintenance of lab webpage

What we offer:

• An international and inclusive work environment
• a challenging and diverse role in a young team
• Excellent induction under expert guidance
• A positive working atmosphere within an open-minded team
• Remuneration in accordance with the TV UK (agu-uniklinika.de/entgeltordnung-2020/) collective agreement, including an annual bonus and a company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Job ticket

Your profile:

• Previous experience in flow cytometry
• Experience using the mouse as a model organism
• Very good command of English (spoken and written)
• Very good command of German (spoken and written)
• Completed vocational training as an MTA, BTA or CTA
• Knowledge of BD FACS instruments
• FELASA course is an advantage
• Experience in various molecular biological / biochemical methods
• IT skills in standard computer programmes
• Willingness to work independently in a team-oriented and communicative manner

Contract: limited
Level of employment: full-time
application deadline: 16.08.2026

Are you interested?
If so, we look forward to receiving your detailed application!

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For more information:

Prof. Vera Martins
E-Mail: vera-1.martins@uni-ulm.de

Application Documents:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Reference from previous employer/s

The employment will be made by Ulm University Hospital. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. Full-time positions are generally suitable for job sharing. Extended employment following the initial contract is possible.