Technical Assistant in Mass Spectrometric Analysis (GC/MS, LC/MS)

Institute for Clinical Diabetology (Director: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Roden), Biomedical Laboratory (Head: Dr. rer. nat. Sandra Trenkamp)

The German Diabetes Center (DDZ) is a Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. As an interdisciplinary research institution, the DDZ connects molecular and cell biological basic research with clinical, epidemiological, and healthcare-related research approaches.

The DDZ aims to develop new approaches to the prevention, early detection and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and to improve the therapy and care of diabetes and its complications.

The Institute for Clinical Diabetology (Director: Prof. Dr. Michael Roden), "Biomedical Laboratory" platform (Head: Dr. Sandra Trenkamp) is seeking a [position title] starting January 1, 2027.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Targeted and quantitative analysis of metabolites in biological samples using GC/MS and LC/MS
• Processing of biological samples (extraction and derivatization)
• Production and preparation of standards, calibration solutions and quality controls
• Operation, maintenance and monitoring of analytical instruments
• Support in method development and method validation
• Documentation of work steps and results according to applicable quality standards
• Performing maintenance and cleaning work, as well as providing support in fault analysis.
• Organization of consumables and laboratory supplies

Skills & Expertise

Education Requirements

• Completed training as a medical laboratory assistant (MTLA), chemical laboratory assistant (CTA), chemical laboratory assistant (BTA) or a comparable qualification
• First practical experience in instrumental analysis, ideally with LC-MS and/or GC/MS
• Knowledge of sample preparation and chromatographic analysis is advantageous.
• Proficient use of common MS Office applications; experience with mass spectrometric analysis software is advantageous.
• Good German skills; English skills are desirable.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in quality management, e.g. according to ISO 9001, is an advantage.
• Careful, structured work methods
• Enjoyment of teamwork and independent work at the same time
• reliability

We offer

• Working in a dedicated team characterized by mutual support, short decision-making processes and open communication
• Thorough training in the field of activity, further training opportunities and a diverse, interesting and varied workplace
• Company pension scheme, flexible working hours, no weekend shifts, no night shifts
• Family-friendly working conditions and equal opportunities in the workplace. Since May 2011, the DDZ has been certified by the "Audit berufundfamilie" (Work and Family Audit). The provisions of Section 7 Paragraph 1 of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act are observed.
• The position is initially limited to 24 months. Beyond that, we are happy to consider a longer-term collaboration if the candidate is suitably qualified and if we have the necessary personnel resources.
• The employment relationship is governed by the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L) in the version applicable to the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Women will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
• Likewise, severely disabled people (m/f/d) will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Application

Please submit your application in English/German (by e-mail) with the relevant documents (Cover letter, CV, University certificates) with the reference code ID-TA-MA-27-1 to: personal@ddz.de .