Technical Assistant (m/f/d) or Engineer (m/f/d) Full-time NEW

Technical Assistant (M/F/D) Or Engineer (M/F/D)

The Max Planck Institute for Brain Research (MPI for Brain Research) in Frankfurt/Main is a leading research institution in the field of basic biological and medical research, with a focus on understanding synaptic plasticity, neuronal coding and the functions of the brain's circuits. Our institute has approx. 220 employees in three research departments and several research groups, as well as service units.

Together with the MPI of Biophysics we operate a joint mass spectrometry lab to develop MS-based methods for projects at both institutes. For this lab, we look for a Technical Assistant (M/F/D) or Engineer (M/F/D) for Proteomics and LC-MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biophysics.

This full-time position is on an initial, fixed-term contract for two years, with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract.

Your Responsibilities

• Support and maintenance of LC-MS instruments, performance monitoring (calibration, tuning, QC measurements), instrument trouble shooting and cleaning
• Routine sample measurements and data analyses (e.g. protein identification and quantification, determination of Mw)
• Acquisition, evaluation and analysis of LC-MS data in scientific projects (shotgun proteomics, PTM/Phosphoproteomics, low-input proteomics, metabolomics)
• Development of sample preparation and LC-MS methods for scientific projects

Your Profile

• Completed education as a technical assistant (M/F/D) (CTA/BTA), ideally with work experience, or completed university education as Engineer (M/F/D) or Master/Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics or a similar subject
• Experience using mass spectrometers and HPLC systems (ideally Thermo and Bruker)
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English for evaluation and presentation of scientific data and for exchange with our international colleagues
• Ability to work accurately and independently
• Team-oriented personality with excellent communication skills

The following additional qualifications are advantageous:

• Experience in monitoring, maintenance and trouble-shooting of LC-MS systems
• Experience using DIA and DDA methods, search engines and statistics
• Bioinformatics skills and coding (e.g. R and Python)
• Experience in working in a mass spectrometry facility
• Knowledge of liquid handling automation
• Experience in Lipidomics and Crosslinking-MS

We Offer

• Training on current instruments and analytical methods (proteomics, interactomics, proteome turnover, phosphoproteomics, ultrasensitive Proteomics)
• Interesting and diverse projects in an international lab and research environment:
• Proteomics Core Facility
• Mass Spectrometry
• An initial, fixed-term contract of two years with regulated working hours and the possibility of a permanent contract
• Interesting, varied area of responsibility in a pleasant and friendly working atmosphere and an open-minded team
• Employment with all the benefits of the civil service (TVöD Bund)
• Further education and training in internal/external courses
• Corporate pension plan [VBL]
• Family service [PME]
• Inhouse baby and kids room, on-campus child day care center
• Corporate Health Management (e.g. company doctor, sport courses)
• Inhouse Cafeteria and Bistro
• Good connection to public transportation
• Subsidy for the Germany job ticket
• Company agreements on working hours, induction days and mobile working

Remuneration is based on qualifications and experience in accordance with the TVöD (Bund). The social benefits correspond to those of the public service TVöD (Bund).

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The compatibility of work and family is very important to us; we offer the possibility of childcare in the kindergarten Kairos close to our institute. For more information, please visit our website.

Your Application

Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete and informative application, including a letter of motivation together with a full CV, reference letters (if available) and related certificates electronically as a single pdf file by April 30th 2026 via our application portal.