The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.

The DKFZ is a place where the brightest minds pursue bold ideas and seek answers to pioneering scientific questions through collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. We provide a dynamic environment which empowers excellence with state-of-the-art technologies, cutting edge infrastructure, and a global scientific network.

Contribute your knowledge, vision, and dedication to create a space where scientific discovery in cancer research is transformed into benefits for human health.

To strengthen the team of our Core Facility "Cellular Tools", we are seeking for the next possible date an experienced and highly motivated

Scientist in Cell Engineering

Reference number: 2026-0102

• Heidelberg
• Full-time
• Core Facility "Cellular Tools"

This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities within a modern, international research environment and provides the opportunity to actively shape technological developments as well as sustainably advance scientific and operational processes.

Your Tasks

• Design, planning, and management of cell engineering projects
• Driving the strategic development and establishment of technologies for cell line engineering
• Standardization and continuous optimization existing service modules
• Providing scientific consulting to internal and external users
• Ensuring, development, and documentation of quality standards
• Analysis, interpretation, and presentation of scientific results
• Contribution to the facility’s administrative development
• Coordination of workflows in the laboratory environment

Your Profile

• Master's degree in combination with a PhD in biology, molecular biology, or a related field
• Extensive hands-on experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques
• Strong hands-on experience and practical expertise in working with viral systems, as well as in genome editing (including establishment, standardization, and scaling)
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured and solution-oriented working style
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• Very good command of German and English
• Proficiency in common MS Office applications
• Experience in project management is a plus, but not required

We Offer

• Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
• Possibility of part-time work
• Family-friendly working environ­ment
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
• Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
• Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Contact:
Dr. Rainer Will
Phone: +49 6221 42-4749

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline: 28.05.2026

Applications by e-mail cannot be accepted.
Please also note that we cannot return applications submitted by post.

Are you interested?

Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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