Technical Assistant - Hepatology / Gastroenterology

Specialty
Hepatology, Gastroenterology

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Work time
part-time

Start date
01.10.2025

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
31.08.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Wedding

Jobcode
5250

Salary group
E9b

Working at Charité

CRC/TR 412 (TRR 412) is a DFG-funded Transregio Collaborative Research Center seeking to address the pressing need for understanding the pathogenic mechanisms in Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). To this end, CRC/TR 412 brings together the expertise of clinicians and basic researchers from Charité – Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, TU Dresden, the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics at Dresden, and the M3 Research Institute at Tübingen.

From 1 October 2025, TRR 412 projects at Charité – Universitaetsmedizin Berlin offer 3 part time positions for technicians to highly motivated candidates with interest in translational liver research. In these positions, you will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient operation of our biobank and support our clinical liver-specific phenotyping efforts, including the performance of transient elastography and other assessment techniques. laboratory and the successful advancement of our scientific initiatives.

Please follow https://berlindresdennafld.org/ for further information on our scientific mission and individual projects.

Overview of the position

Assist in the planning, execution, documentation, and analysis of research projects within our collaborative framework
Collaborate closely and maintain effective communication with scientific and medical colleagues within the team, as well as with research partners from CRC/Tr 412 consortium
Manage the procurement, organization, and storage of reagents and consumables to ensure smooth laboratory operations

Depending on your project

Assist with immunological phenotyping and functional characterization of liver disease processes with a focus on MASLD
Organize and conduct biobanking and distribution of human adult and pediatric biological samples, with a focus on liver tissue samples
Assist in processing clinical data, including integrating data into CRC/TR 412 central databases
Organize and oversee regulatory aspects related to sample and data management

What we are looking for

You completed professional training as a state-certified medical technologist or a comparable qualification
You have a structured, transparent, and process-oriented approach to your work and possess organizational skills
You have strong communication skills, flexibility, and open-mindedness
You are reliable, a team player, and enthusiastic, and are interested in working in an international, multi-professional team
You are confident in using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and specialist software

Depending on your project:

You bring a background in clinical studies and biobanking, complemented by an interest in data science
You bring experience with multiparameter flow cytometry and immunofluorescence microscopy
You are familiar with animal experimentation in mice (optional)

Charité offers you

Highlights of working in the TRR 412:

Engaging and collaborative work in a multidisciplinary network dedicated to scientific excellence
Opportunities for professional development and career growth offered by TRR 412 and Charité
Gender-aware research and commitment to a diverse, LGBTQ+ and family-friendly working environment
Secure funding for > 3,5 years
Life and research in the vibrant city of Berlin

Information regarding the position

Pay grade E9b TVöD VKA-K. Classification is based on qualifications, with the respective level of experience calculated on the basis of years of professional experience. The annual salary (gross) is stated for a full-time position without annual bonus payments, allowances and additional services
The working hours are part-time, 19.25 hours per week
The position is limited until 30.06.2029, as it is tied to the project duration
We offer 30 days of holiday as standard
The application deadline is 31.08.2025
Reference number: 5250

Application

Everyone is welcome at the Charité, regardless of age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusion.

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If you have questions, please contact:

Dr. Linda Hammerich (Project manager):

+49 30 553043

linda.hammerich@charite.de

or Prof. Münevver Demir (Project manager):

muenevver.demir@charite.de

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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.