Research Technician (m/f/d)

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The University Hospital Bonn (UKB) is a maximum care hospital with more than 1,300 beds. Our more than 9,000 employees take on tasks in research, teaching and patient care as well as in public health at the highest level. In the science ranking (LOMV) and in the economic result, the UKB is number 1 of the university hospitals in NRW and in 2021 had the third highest case mix index of the university hospitals in Germany.
The following full-time (38.5 hours/week) position is to be filled as soon as possible in the Nowak Lab at the Institute of Structural Biology of the University Hospital Bonn:

Research Technician (m/f/d)

Due to project funding, the position is limited to May 2026, with extension possible.
The Nowak Lab, located within the Institute of Structural Biology at the University Hospital Bonn, focuses on Structural and Chemical Biology research, specializing in small molecule induced proximity. Leveraging our deep understanding of Targeted Protein Degradation we investigate the functional consequences of small molecule-induced proximity and aim to utilize this knowledge for patient benefit by developing tools to study the neo-interactome, rewire cellular processes, and explore therapeutic applications in cancer and immunology.
The Nowak lab (https://www.nowak-lab.com/) seeks a highly motivated individual to join the team as a Research Technician. This individual will be an important member of our research team and will be centrally involved in assisting various research projects utilizing several techniques that are fundamental to the workflow of the Nowak Lab. In addition to the bench-based research, responsibilities will also include some aspects of laboratory management and organization. Training is available in all aspects of experimental research.

Tasks

Laboratory organization, ordering
· General laboratory organization: ordering chemicals and consumables; organizing and managing laboratory supplies; cleaning and sterilizing dirty equipment, glass vessels and pipettes; preparing shared solutions and materials
Operating laboratory equipment, care and maintenance
· Set up, adjust, calibrate and operate standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, pipettes, plate reader (Pherastar FSX), pH meter
Molecular biology
· Preparation and isolation of DNA from plasmids and genetic material, expression of proteins in E. Coli, insect and mammalian cells, protein purification with affinity resins
Cell culture and biological or biochemical assays
· Maintain mammalian and insect cell cultures and perform degradation assays using GFP/mCherry cells and measure degradation using flow cytometry or imaging, perform small molecule western blots and analyze results. Perform standardized biological or biochemical assays and laboratory analyses, e.g. TR-FRET, FP, cell-based assays such as CellTiter Glo, NanoBRET assay or flow cytometric GFP/mCherry assay. technology applications to perform work duties
Processing the data obtained in the laboratory on the computer, creating findings
· Compilation of experimental data on a computer, analysis and interpretation of results to produce summaries of results for presentation
Experimental reports and records
· The employee is responsible for keeping a detailed notebook of all work-related activities in electronic form.
Quality management
Monitor work in the laboratory to ensure that environmental, health and safety information and standard operating procedures specific to the Institute of Structural Biology are adhered to.

Requirements

· Bachelor's Degree required with a major in biology or chemistry preferred
· Knowledge of information and techniques related to either biology, chemistry, or medicine
· Research experience (>1 yr) in molecular biology or biochemistry preferred
· Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to keep accurate experimental records
· Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
· Must have close attention to detail and consistent work habits
· Ability to work within a team environment
· Must have good time management

We offer:

· Responsible and versatile: a job with a lot of creative freedom in a collegial team
· Secure in the future: fee according to TV-L
· Flexible for families: flexible working time models, the option of a place in the company day-care center and offers for those returning from parental leave
· Provision for later: company pension scheme
· Clever to work: Possibility of an interest-free loan to buy an e-bike
· Tailor-made education: Subsidized further education and training
· Systematic start: Structured induction
· Healthy at work: Numerous health promotion offers, free membership in UKBfit
· Employer benefits: preferential offers for employees (corporate benefits)
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Our goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to particularly promote their careers. We therefore urge relevantly qualified women to apply. Applications are treated in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. Applications from suitable people with proven severe disabilities and those of equal status are particularly welcome.

How to apply:

Do you meet our requirements and are you looking for a varied and challenging job? Do not hesitate and send your detailed application (preferably by e-mail in one file up to 5 MB in size), stating until two weeks the job advertisement number. ST-5036 until 30.05.2024 to:

Prof. Dr. Radoslaw Nowak

Institute of Structural Biology

Universitätsklinikum Bonn

Venusberg-Campus-1

53127 Bonn

E-Mail: radoslaw.nowak@ukbonn.de

www.ukbonn.de

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