We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible: Technical assistant (f/m/x) - Manager of Biobanking & Immuno-Assay Support Department for Clinical Infectious Diseases TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%) initially limited for 2 years (third-party funded project) with the option to extend Your salary will be based on TV-L TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%) initially limited for 2 years (third-party funded project) with the option to extend Your salary will be based on TV-L Your tasks Independent coordination and execution of biobanking for various clinical infectious disease studies at the University Hospital Cologne Sample reception, processing, documentation, and storage in compliance with quality and safety standards Liaison with clinical teams to ensure smooth workflows Support in the performance and development of immunological assays, especially ELISA-based analyses Maintenance and updating of laboratory and study databases Your profile Completed vocational training as BTA, MTA, biological laboratory technician, or equivalent Experience in sample management, biobanking, or comparable laboratory work Knowledge of immunological methods (e.g., ELISA) is desirable Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work in a structured manner Strong communication skills in German and English, ability to work in a team, and precise working style Our offer Everything but ordinary: You can expect a secure job in a challenging, innovative environment – including company pension schemes and regular working hours without business trips. Work-life balance: Whether full-time or part-time, with or without children – with numerous support options, we will find the right path together. Team spirit in R(h)ine culture: You will be warmly welcomed by an interdisciplinary team that values mutual respect and helpfulness. Strong perspectives: We offer extensive training opportunities – so you can continuously grow and set new goals. Your future with us We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research, teaching and health care at the highest level. That's why many things are a lot bigger for us: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The limitless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in reconciling their job with their goals and life situations. This is the University Hospital of Cologne: Everything but ordinary. Your future in detail The within the Department for Clinical Infectious Diseases is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories for working with infectious agents. Our research aims to gain a better immunological understanding of infectious diseases and to develop innovative therapies for the treatment of serious bacterial infections. Supported by our close network of partners within the University of Cologne and our national and international collaborators, we are aiming to advance these innovative therapeutic concepts toward clinical application. Our research is funded by the German Center for Infection Research, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the German Research Foundation, and the European Union, among others. As part of these studies, you will play a central role in the collection and processing of clinical biosamples. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and conducting sample collection from clinical studies, ensuring proper documentation and handling, and performing immunological assays to evaluate novel therapeutic approaches. You will work in close collaboration with scientific, clinical, and technical colleagues to maintain an efficient workflow between the clinic and the laboratory, thereby directly contributing to the success of translational research. Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of equal suitability, competence and professional performance. People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal suitability and qualification. The position is suitable for staffing with part-time employees. Contact Dr. Tony Müller Tel: 49 221 478-39428 Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR Geschäftsbereich Personal Kerpener Str. 62 50937 Köln Application deadline: 05.10.2025 Job-ID: kj63vv4o We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!