Technical Assistant (BTA, MTA, CTA) / Laboratory Technician

Part-time position at 80%, or 30.8 hours per week, in the Clinic for Geriatric Psychiatry and Cognitive Disorders at Bonn University Hospital, starting 2027-01-01 and fixed-term until 2028-12-31, within Dr Eva Szegö's research group.

Independently organising and coordinating laboratory operations, managing consumables and reagents, and maintaining selected equipment; structured documentation and maintenance of laboratory procedures, including SOPs and data organisation; independently conducting and optimising experimental procedures focused on tissue preparation, such as perfusion and tissue sectioning; immunohistochemistry and related staining techniques; supporting and implementing microscopy-based image acquisition and quantitative image analysis; troubleshooting and adapting established protocols in coordination with scientific staff; contributing to quality assurance, reproducibility, and compliance with laboratory standards; training and supervising students and new laboratory members.

Completed vocational training as a BTA, MTA, CTA, or biology laboratory technician, or a master's degree in life sciences or a related field; proven experience in immunohistochemistry workflows and the ability to work independently in this area; proven experience in tissue preparation for histology; knowledge of image-analysis tools such as ImageJ is an advantage; structured, reliable, and independent working style with strong attention to detail; excellent organisational and teamwork skills; good communication skills in German and English; FELASA certification or an equivalent qualification for animal experiments is mandatory.

Work at a future-oriented hospital; collectively agreed and performance-related pay under TV-L / TV-Ä, including annual special payments and additional benefits; relief days; individual working-time models, flexitime for office jobs, and home office; structured onboarding and expert induction; occupational pension through VBL and the option of salary conversion through Klinikrente; attractive training pay, a planned 38.5-hour week, 30 days of tariff leave plus 2 additional leave days, and very good opportunities for continued employment after training; development opportunities through courses, e-learning, and coaching; health-promotion services including a free fitness studio, university sports, and running groups; free 24/7 training at UKB-fit; canteen and cafeterias; discounted employee offers and Corporate Benefits; events and employee activities; sustainability initiatives; an on-site childcare centre and family-friendly working-time models; a diverse workforce from more than 100 nations.