Job Description

Third-party funded

The Medical Faculty is an integral part of Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg and collaborates with the Magdeburg University Hospital in research, teaching, and clinical care.



The newly forming research group

“Translational Immunotherapy”

at the Department of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy seeks a highly motivated Technical Assistant (m/f/d).



Our research group develops modern molecular and immunological approaches for identifying, optimizing, and validating TCRs - from basic research to clinical translation.


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Your Tasks:

You will take on a key role supporting the experimental and organizational workflows of the research group and actively contribute to establishing new laboratory structures.



Your tasks include in particular:


Laboratory Organization & Quality Management + Organization, structuring, and maintenance of the molecular and cell biology laboratory
+ Responsibility for equipment maintenance, inventory management, and procurement of consumables
+ Ensuring standardized laboratory workflows and quality controls
Experimental Support + Execution and optimization of molecular biology methods (PCR, cloning, vector construction, plasmid preparation)
+ Support in processing clinical and experimental sample material
+ Execution of cell culture work
+ Execution of T cell assays, immunological analyses, and functional test systems
+ Execution of animal experimentation work
Team and Research Support + Training new scientific staff (m/w/d) in laboratory standards
+ Supporting doctoral researchers (m/f/d) and postdocs (m/f/d) in experimental workflows
Documentation tasks (lab books, SOPs)
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Your Profile:

Completed training as BTA, CTA, MTA, or VMTA Very good knowledge in at least two of the following areas: + Cell culture
+ Molecular biology (PCR, cloning, plasmid preparation)
+ Immunological methods (flow cytometry, T-cell assays)
+ Animal experimentation
Experience in laboratory organization or quality management is an advantage Careful, structured, and independent working style Enjoyment of working in an interdisciplinary, growing team High motivation to establish new technologies and actively contribute to a modern research environment
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What we Offer in the Department:

A modern working environment: + Work in a newly forming, dynamic research group with high scientific relevance
+ Modern laboratory infrastructure
Secure Perspective & Responsibility: + Opportunity to actively shape laboratory structures
+ Responsibility for the technical infrastructure of an innovative research group
Team & Development: + Close collaboration with scientists (doctoral researchers, postdocs, clinical team)
+ Opportunity to participate in training programmes
+ Support for individual professional development

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What we offer at University Medicine Magdeburg:

We offer an exciting workplace in a maximum-care hospital with research and teaching Internal and external training and development opportunities Environmentally friendly commuting through discounted public transport job ticket A wide range of sports and relaxation programs as part of workplace health management Onboarding: At the start of your employment, you will be welcomed with an introductory event providing essential information and training
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Compensation:

You will receive performance-based compensation according to responsibility, qualification, and personal requirements up to pay group E9b under the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states.


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Position:

The position is to be filled as of 01.03.2026, full-time, and initially limited until 31.12.2027. The option for extension is available.



For any inquiries, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Matthias Leisegang can be reached by phone at 0391 – 67 25774 or via email.


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Your application:

We look forward to receiving your application

by 01.02.2026

(application deadline). Apply now via our application portal

in one coherent PDF file

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online application

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by E-Mail:

- (Reference number: 581-2025)


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by Post:

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Faculty of Medicine

Personnel Division - Recruiting

Reference number: 581-2025

Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg


The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It therefore encourages women with according qualifications to apply. Applications from persons with a certified serious disability will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification.