Jobbeschreibung
Heidelberg University is one of Europe-s leading research institutions and the oldest university in Germany, renowned for world-class research in the life sciences and medicine. The Precision Organoid Engineering for Multi-Organ Interaction Studies (POEM) program1 brings together expertise in material science, computer science/machine learning, biophysics, and biomedicine to develop reproducible, micrometer-scale, controllable, and cost-efficient 3D stem cell-derived disease models for applications in neuroscience, cardiology, and gastroenterology. The Organoid Engineering Lab, part of the Cellnetworks Core Technology Platform (CCTP), serves as POEM-s central hub.
The Organoid Engineering Lab develops human stem cell (hESC) and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived organoid, assembloid, and organ-on-a-chip systems, applying them to address complex biological questions in disease modeling. We work closely with POEM-associated groups across the Heidelberg research campus, the University Hospital Mannheim, and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), integrating biology with interdisciplinary approaches.
The following full-time (39,5h/week) position in stem cell-derived organoid research is available at the Cellnetworks Core Technology Platform of Heidelberg University, to begin as soon as possible:
Research Technician (f/m/d)
Stem Cell Culture and Organoid Engineering
- Maintain human stem cell (hESC, iPSC) cultures under standardized conditions
- Generate stem cell-derived 3D in vitro models (organoid, assembloid, organ-on-a-chip)
- Perform molecular biology experiments and advanced imaging to support collaborative projects within interdisciplinary teams
- Prepare and maintain cellular biobanks, reagents, media, and consumables
- Document experimental procedures, results, and quality-control data
- Contribute to the development and optimization of automated and scalable culture platforms
- Oversee general lab organization, equipment maintenance, and ordering
- BTA/MTA, laboratory assistant with long-standing experience, or Bachelor-s degree in biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, or a related field
- Extensive hands-on experience in human iPSC or mammalian cell culture
- Preferred: experience in iPSC differentiation, organoid biology, or organ-on-a-chip technology
- Knowledge of imaging and/or molecular biology techniques
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and in teams
- Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus
- A position at the forefront of interdisciplinary organoid research in an international and collaborative environment
- Access to cutting-edge core facilities and engineering expertise through the POEM network
- Opportunities for professional development and skill expansion in advanced 3D in vitro systems and automated cell culture technology
- This full-time position will be funded non-permanently via the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung until June 2031 and remunerated according to TV-L. The position can be filled in part-time