The Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Research Technician / Lab Manager (m/f/d)
We offer:
- Working in a collegial, committed and multidisciplinary team
- an interesting and varied field of work, innovative research methods and opportunities for individual development
- Lively internal and external training and lecture activities in an attractive scientific environment
The position:
As a founding member of this new Emmy Noether group, the Research Technician will be able to
influence and shape the infrastructure and lab organization in close collaboration with the group
leader. While this position also encompasses administrative roles like ordering reagents and
organizing the tangible lab, the candidate is primarily hired as a researcher with an active role in
experimentation. Together with the group leader and other lab members, the candidate will
participate in ambitious and high-impact projects, while expanding their own experimental skills and
“toolbox”.
influence and shape the infrastructure and lab organization in close collaboration with the group
leader. While this position also encompasses administrative roles like ordering reagents and
organizing the tangible lab, the candidate is primarily hired as a researcher with an active role in
experimentation. Together with the group leader and other lab members, the candidate will
participate in ambitious and high-impact projects, while expanding their own experimental skills and
“toolbox”.
Required skills
Candidates must have:
• Completed vocational training as “Medizinisch-Technische*r Assistent*in” (MTA/MTLA),
“Biologisch-Technische*r Assistent*in” (BTA) or equivalent qualification
• In absence of above-mentioned vocation trainings, candidates must have at least a BSc in
biology, with significant practical experience and previous administrative responsibilities
• Experience in cell culture
• High rigor, independence, and collaborative mindset
• Be comfortable discussing research and lab issues in English language
• Completed vocational training as “Medizinisch-Technische*r Assistent*in” (MTA/MTLA),
“Biologisch-Technische*r Assistent*in” (BTA) or equivalent qualification
• In absence of above-mentioned vocation trainings, candidates must have at least a BSc in
biology, with significant practical experience and previous administrative responsibilities
• Experience in cell culture
• High rigor, independence, and collaborative mindset
• Be comfortable discussing research and lab issues in English language
Experience nice to have but not required:
• 2D stem cell culture (mouse or human) and 3D culture systems (gastruloids, organoids)
• Flow cytometry
• Microscopy and simple image analysis
• Molecular cloning, CRISPR KO generation
• RNA-seq/NGS workflows and/or analysis (R/Python)
• 2D stem cell culture (mouse or human) and 3D culture systems (gastruloids, organoids)
• Flow cytometry
• Microscopy and simple image analysis
• Molecular cloning, CRISPR KO generation
• RNA-seq/NGS workflows and/or analysis (R/Python)
Please address your application including a short cover letter describing your background and interest in our group, a CV including your training and practical experience, and contact details of two references.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Joshua Frenster
Institute of Experimental and Clinical
Pharmcology and Toxicology
University of Freiburg
Email: pharma2@pharmakol.uni-freiburg.de
