Student Assistant in Molecular Biology and Laboratory Organization (all genders)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI, we bring together the expertise of our employees to drive medical progress. Our focus is on cell and gene therapy, pharmaceuticals and vaccines, molecular and immune diagnostics, and other innovative topics. We are the professional home for scientists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and administrative staff who work together in the service of health.

Would you like to put your theoretical knowledge from your studies into practice and are you interested in innovative approaches in cancer immunotherapy? Then join our team!

What you will do

For our NK Cell Technology research group, we are currently looking for student support at our Leipzig site. The team develops and investigates methods to make natural killer cells (NK cells) available as a therapeutic option for oncological diseases. Using state-of-the-art genetic engineering methods, the cells are enabled to identify and efficiently combat cancer cells.

As a student assistant, the following tasks await you:

You ensure structure in the laboratory – from sample storage and maintenance of material and consumables lists to regular cleaning and organizational activities.
You expand your know-how by taking on experimental work after appropriate training – e.g., plasmid purification, cell isolation, or comparable molecular biology methods.

What you bring to the table

Enrollment as a student of biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related life science field
Ideally, initial practical experience in cell culture and molecular biology experiments
Good German or very good English skills, both spoken and written
A collaborative, supportive, and well-structured working style characterized by conscientiousness and accuracy
Availability in the Leipzig area for a longer period during your studies

What you can expect

At Fraunhofer, thanks to close links to industry, creative research freedom meets real value creation with a tangible societal impact. With your contribution, you help shape the medicine of tomorrow and gain exciting insights into Europe’s leading organization for applied research.
Through a practice-oriented and study-related position in which you learn or deepen relevant scientific techniques, you will be well prepared for future research or career opportunities. During your time with us, we offer personal, supportive supervision on equal terms.
Cutting-edge research requires cutting-edge equipment: across nearly 8,000 m² of laboratory space, we provide everything a researcher’s heart desires.
Flexible working hours that fit around your studies enable you to manage your time freely and independently

This position is initially limited to six months. Weekly working hours are eight to nine hours per week within the scope of marginal employment.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Interested? Apply online now via our career portal. We look forward to getting to know you!

Do you have questions about the position or the application process? We’re here for you:

Lea-Sophie Fingerhut
Strategic Personnel Development & Recruiting
Email: bewerbung@izi.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 341/35536-9224

Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI

www.izi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 81106 Application Deadline:

Job Segment: Biology, Molecular Biology, Lab Assistant, Laboratory, Cell Biology, Science

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