Medical Technical Assistant (MTA/MTL) Position in Macrophage Research (f/m/d)

Application deadline: 21/10/2026

The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology at the University Hospital Würzburg is seeking a highly motivated Medical Technical Assistant (MTA/MTL, f/m/d) or a person with a comparable qualification to join the research group of Prof. Dr. Astrid Schmieder. The position is available immediately. It is paid according to TV-L E9, 100 %, and initially limited to 1 year, with the possibility of extension.

Our focus:
The Schmieder Lab studies the role of macrophages in skin cancer. A central project aims to reprogram tumor-associated macrophages so that they fight the tumor and support other immune cells. We combine primary cell culture, immunological assays and translational models.

• Attractive salary according to TV-L including annual special payment: We value your work and reward you with a fair and competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme: We support your financial security in retirement.
• Comprehensive company sports programs: Our own gym (Milon circuit training) helps you stay fit and healthy.
• Own company day-care center with extended opening hours (5:30 – 18:00): To help you better balance work and family.
• Extensive training and further education at our own academy: We promote your personal and professional development.
• A demanding, diverse and capable of development
• A good working atmosphere in a highly motivated and collegial team

• Isolation, culture and polarization of primary human monocytes and macrophages (e.g. from blood and tissue samples)
  
• Performing immunological and molecular biology methods (flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence/histology)
  
• Processing and biobanking of patient samples
  
• Documentation of experiments, data management and maintaining lab protocols (SOPs)
  
• Lab organization: ordering, stock management, equipment maintenance, compliance with safety and GMP/GLP-related standards
  
• Supporting the training of students and doctoral candidates

• Completed training as MTA/MTL (Medizinische/r Technologe/Technologin für Laboratoriumsanalytik), BTA or a comparable qualification
  
• Experience in sterile cell culture, ideally with primary immune cells
  
• Experience with flow cytometry and standard molecular biology methods is an advantage
  
• Careful, structured and independent way of working
  
• Team player with good communication skills in English

• Challenging, diverse and evolving area of responsibility
• Attractive salary according to TV-L incl. annual special payment
• Training and Continuing Education
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Company daycare center with extended opening hours
• Company sports program
• JobBike
• Corporate Benefits
• Very good working atmosphere in a highly motivated and collegial team