Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) (m/w/d) - Neuropeptide Research in Psychiatry

Оccupation: Biological-technical assistant

The Central Institute for Mental Health stands for internationally outstanding research and groundbreaking treatment concepts in psychiatry and psychotherapy, child and youth psychiatry, psychosomatics and addiction medicine. The ZI supports Open Science.

For the preparation, processing and analysis of animal brain tissue for microscopic examinations and imaging processes (e.g. digital slide scanning), we are looking for a dedicated and qualified Biological-technical assistance (BTA) (m/w/d) to strengthen our team in the field of histology/roanatomy at the next possible time****

Share of jobs: 100% The job is limited to one year with option for further employment.

Tasks

• Preparation of solutions and reagents according to standardized laboratory protocols
• Cutting tissue samples, performing immune stains and embedding and covering of preparations
• Organization, care and careful documentation of the storage of tissue and microscopy samples
• Management of the antibody and reagent stock including monitoring and timely reordering
• Conducting fluorescence microscopy on samples according to the scientific staff
• Support for maintenance of microscopy systems (sic production of cleanliness and refilling of consumables)
• Interest in – or ideally first experiences with – open and reproducible research

This will bring you

• Practical experience in dealing with histological devices, in particular cryostat microtomes for fabric cutting
• Knowledge of the treatment of tissue samples for microscopic analysis
• Experience with immunomarking techniques, e.g. immunofluorescence and chromogenic immunocoloration
• Safe handling of fluorescence microscopes is advantageous
• Interest in – or ideally first experiences with – open and reproducible research
• Careful, structured functioning as well as team skills and a high level of responsibility

We offer you

• A versatile, demanding task in a dedicated team
• A collegial environment that supports self-initiative and new ideas
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Family-friendly working time arrangements and parttime jobs
• Good accessibility and central location in the heart of Mannheim
• Operational health promotion with special conditions for sports activities
• Corporate Benefits and other local benefits
• Job ticket as Germany ticket**
• Compensation under the terms of the collective agreement for the public service of the countries (TVL)
• Pension provision for public service (VBL)
• Support in the implementation of open and reproducible research

Contact

Dr. Eduard Maier, Head of Working Group on Neurobiology Maternal Care, Tel. [for phone number see the original ad]

Joblocations:

68159 Mannheim, J 5 1, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERG, GERMANY

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