UKB cares for around 500,000 patients per year, employs around 9,000 staff and has total assets of 1.6 billion euros. In addition to the more than 3,300 medical and dental students, a further 585 people are trained each year in numerous healthcare professions. The UKB is ranked first among university hospitals in NRW in the science ranking and in the Focus Clinic list and has the third-highest case mix index (case severity) in Germany.
Medical assistance and therapy
Full-time
The following full-time (38.5 hours/week) position is to be filled as soon as possible in the Nowak Lab at the Institute of Structural Biology of the University Hospital Bonn:
Research Technician (m/f/d)
Due to project funding, the position is limited to May 2026, with extension possible.
The Nowak Lab, located within the Institute of Structural Biology at the University Hospital Bonn, focuses on Structural and Chemical Biology research, specializing in small molecule induced proximity. Leveraging our deep understanding of Targeted Protein Degradation we investigate the functional consequences of small molecule-induced proximity and aim to utilize this knowledge for patient benefit by developing tools to study the neo-interactome, rewire cellular processes, and explore therapeutic applications in cancer and immunology.
The Nowak lab (https://www.nowak-lab.com/) seeks a highly motivated individual to join the team as a Research Technician. This individual will be an important member of our research team and will be centrally involved in assisting various research projects utilizing several techniques that are fundamental to the workflow of the Nowak Lab. In addition to the bench-based research, responsibilities will also include some aspects of laboratory management and organization. Training is available in all aspects of experimental research.
Your tasks
Laboratory organization, ordering
- General laboratory organization: ordering chemicals and consumables; organizing and managing laboratory supplies; cleaning and sterilizing dirty equipment, glass vessels and pipettes; preparing shared solutions and materials
Operating laboratory equipment, care and maintenance
- Set up, adjust, calibrate and operate standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, pipettes, plate reader (Pherastar FSX), pH meter
Molecular biology
- Preparation and isolation of DNA from plasmids and genetic material, expression of proteins in E. Coli, insect and mammalian cells, protein purification with affinity resins
Cell culture and biological or biochemical assays
- Maintain mammalian and insect cell cultures and perform degradation assays using GFP/mCherry cells and measure degradation using flow cytometry or imaging, perform small molecule western blots and analyze results. Perform standardized biological or biochemical assays and laboratory analyses, e.g. TR-FRET, FP, cell-based assays such as CellTiter Glo, NanoBRET assay or flow cytometric GFP/mCherry assay. technology applications to perform work duties
Processing the data obtained in the laboratory on the computer, creating findings
- Compilation of experimental data on a computer, analysis and interpretation of results to produce summaries of results for presentation
Experimental reports and records
- The employee is responsible for keeping a detailed notebook of all work-related activities in electronic form
Quality management
- Monitor work in the laboratory to ensure that environmental, health and safety information and standard operating procedures specific to the Institute of Structural Biology are adhered to
Your profile
- Bachelor’s Degree required with a major in biology or chemistry preferred
- Knowledge of information and techniques related to either biology, chemistry, or medicine
- Research experience (>1 yr) in molecular biology or biochemistry preferred
- Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to keep accurate experimental records
- Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
- Must have close attention to detail and consistent work habits
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Must have good time management
We offer
Future-proof employer
Future-proof employer
At UKB you are working on a hospital of the future. With an annual balance sheet of 1.6 billion in 2023, an annual surplus of over 21 million euros and the third-highest case mix index in Germany, UKB is excellently positioned for the future
Payment according to TV-L
Payment according to TV-L
Pay scale and performance-related remuneration according to TV-L / TV-Ä at university hospitals (incl. additional benefits such as annual bonuses)
Bonuses & special payments
Bonuses & special payments
In accordance with the TV-L, a special annual payment is made and there are other additional payments such as the bonus system for taking on additional tasks in the team, for selected additional qualifications, specialist further training and for permanent employment in the nursing pool. There is also a stand-in bonus for short-term assignments within < 96 hours from the duty-free allowance.
Advantages of the TV-E
Advantages of the TV-E
Additional benefit for relief in the areas entitled to TV-E (relief days)
Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours
Individual working time models, flexitime (for office jobs), home office
Start with a system
Start with a system
Structured onboarding, subject-specific and structured induction in an expert team, many practical instructors
Company pension scheme
Company pension scheme
Company pension scheme with the VBL and the option of deferred compensation for the clinic pension
Most attractive training center
Most attractive training center
Attractive training salary, predictable 38.5-hour week, 30 days of standard leave with 2 additional days of leave (TV-E), very good chances of being taken on after training, a training position in a collegial team with structured induction training
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities.
Our aim is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to promote their careers.
to be particularly promoted. We therefore urge qualified women to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the state’s Equal Opportunities Act. Applications from suitable persons with a proven severe disability and persons with equivalent status are particularly welcome.
Do you meet our requirements and are you looking for a varied and challenging job? Do not hesitate and send your detailed application (preferably by e-mail in one file up to 5 MB in size), stating until two weeks the job advertisement number. ST-5036 until 30.05.2024 to:
Prof. Dr. Radoslaw Nowak
Institute of Structural Biology
Universitätsklinikum Bonn
Venusberg-Campus-1
53127 Bonn
E-Mail: radoslaw.nowak@ukbonn.de
www.ukbonn.de
