Flow Cytometry Specialist / Sorter Operator (m/f/d)

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research (Bad Nauheim, Germany) invites applications for a full or part time Flow Cytometry Specialist / Sorter Operator (f/m/d), Reference number: 2025_05.

The position is available from 01.04.2025. Flow Cytometry Facility at the MPI-HLR is seeking a Flow Cytometry Specialist. The core facility provides key scientific services to multiple research groups, and supports a broad range of projects that include stem cell biology, immunology, and developmental biology. We work with different samples, i.e. primary tissue samples from mouse, human, and zebrafish and various cell lines. The facility is equipped with various sorters (FACS AriaIII, BioRadS3e, Bigfoot and Large Particle Sorter) and an analytical cytometer (LSR Fortessa).

Your responsibilities

• Cell sorting, analytical flow cytometry, and data analysis
• Training and support for users of the core facility
• Development of new experimental approaches
• Calibration and maintenance of flow cytometers and cell sorters
• Experimental assistance on various research projects
• General laboratory organization and administrative tasks

Your qualifications

• University degree with a B.Sc., M.Sc., or professional training as technical assistant (BTA, MTA)
• Highly motivated, organized, and a team player in a scientific-, service-oriented environment
• Eager to learn and develop new skills in instrumentation, software analysis, and troubleshooting
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English is mandatory
• Experience in cell sorting/flow cytometry is desirable but not necessary

Our offer

We offer an interesting and multifaceted position in an enthusiastic and collaborative team, in an outstanding international scientific environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and training. Compensation and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD-Bund).

The Max Planck Society is committed to increase the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Your application

Your application should be uploaded to our online application portal. The deadline for applications is 21.02.2025