Research Assistant / Technical Assistant - Institute of Virology DM.15.25

Specialty
Virology

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Work time
full-time

Start date
01.06.2025

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
28.02.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
4332

Salary group
E9b

Working at the Charité

Charité Universitätsmedizin - Berlin is one of the largest university hospitals in Europe. The Institute of Virology at Charité Campus Mitte (Director: Prof. Drosten) has about 100 employees and 9 independent research groups. The institute is home to an international team of researchers who work on various viruses in a collegial atmosphere. Personal initiative, collegiality and a sense of responsibility are highly valued. To strengthen our team in the “Global Health” work area, we are looking for a Technical Assistant to carry out a GIZ-funded project. The aim is to establish a sustainable infrastructure for diagnostics and vaccine testing (including animal models) in Ghana. We offer an exciting, meaningful job in an open-minded and international team.

Job Overview

Development and establishment of diagnostics under scientific guidance as part of a research project in Ghana
Support in the establishment of an animal testing facility
Working with infectious cell cultures (BSL2 & BSL3)
Supporting the planning and implementation of laboratory experiments and other research activities
Support in training of junior scientists in laboratory techniques (mainly serology)
Testing of samples (wildlife, livestock, humans in contact with animals) for the presence of novel viruses: nucleic acid extraction, conventional PCR, quantitative RT-PCR, agarose gels, bacterial work, cloning, sequencing
Virological work: Transfection, virus collection, concentration and titer determination
Standard biochemistry techniques, such as immunofluorescence tests, neutralization tests, western blot, ELISA, protein purification
Detailed documentation, analysis and evaluation of experiments
Set-up and organization of laboratory equipment (incl. contact with manufacturers, suppliers)
After a familiarization phase at the Institute of Virology in Berlin, the assignment will take place during the project implementation in Kumasi, Ghana

Required:

Completed training as MTA/BTA/CTA or similar with very good grades
Experience in handling infectious material
Knowledge of molecular biology techniques (PCR, nucleic acid extraction, etc.)
Knowledge of serological working techniques (immunofluorescence, neutralization assays, ELISA, etc.)
Work experience with animal test models is an advantage
Very good organizational and communication skills, commitment and ability to work in a team
Careful way of working and conscientious documentation of work
PC skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Very good knowledge of English
Willingness to work in Ghana for a longer period of time
Open-mindedness and intercultural competence; work experience in an international context is an advantage

Advantages at the Charité

A highly professional collaboration within a motivated and interdisciplinary team
A future-oriented, varied and challenging job with high levels of personal responsibility and personal freedom of action
Inter-cultural team events, well-structured onboarding with friendly colleagues
Extensive free continuing education and training opportunities up to and including university studies
Discounts on various offerings for employees, for example shopping, travel, sports
Charité has been certified as a family-friendly university and family-friendly company since 2007

Job Information

Salary group E9b according to TVöD- VKA- K. The classification is based on qualification, the respective experience level is calculated from the years of professional experience. The annual salary (gross) is given for a full-time position without annual bonus, allowances and additional services. You can find the collective agreement here
The working time is full-time with 38.5 hours per week
At our company 30 days of vacation are standard
The position is limited until 30.11.2027, as it is tied to the project duration
The application deadline is on: 28.02.2025
Reference number: 4332

Application

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For further questions please contact:

Dr. Johanna Wildemann

johanna.wildemann@charite.de

030 450625087

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Additional information

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin makes its personnel decisions based on suitability, ability and professional performance. The Charité aims to increase the proportion of women in management positions and therefore strongly encourages women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given priority within the scope of legal possibilities. Applications from people with a migration background who meet the recruitment requirements are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preference. A police good-conduct certificate, in some cases an extended good-conduct certificate, is required at the time of recruitment. Unfortunately, application documents can be returned only if a sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed. Any incurred travel expenses cannot be reimbursed.