Medizinisch-Technische Assistenz (m/w/d/x)

Overview

The Institute for Animal Hygiene and Public Veterinary Medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, invites applications for the position of Medical Technical Assistant (m/w/d/x).

Founded in 1409, Leipzig University is one of Germany's leading research and medical universities, hosting approximately 30,000 students and more than 5,000 employees across 14 faculties. The university offers a dynamic and international work environment with diverse opportunities in research, teaching, knowledge transfer, infrastructure, and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological, molecular-biological, and virological diagnostics, including serology and molecular biology methods, primarily focusing on bacteriology.
• Handle culture media and bacterial cultures for isolating and identifying bacteria from various sample materials.
• Conduct disinfectant efficacy tests in accordance with DVG and other testing guidelines.
• Operate, maintain, and service the institute’s equipment and instruments.
• Prepare materials to support student education and training activities.
• Manage the preparation of laboratory materials, including inactivation and disposal of laboratory waste.

Candidate Profile

• Completed professional training as Medical Technical Assistant or an equivalent qualification.
• Practical experience and skills related to the aforementioned responsibilities are advantageous.
• Proficiency in PC applications, especially MS Office suite with a strong focus on MS Excel.
• High commitment, team orientation, and ability to work independently.

Employment Conditions

• Permanent position with full-time employment (100% workload); part-time arrangements are negotiable.
• Compensation aligned with pay group 8 TV-L (collective agreement for public service in German federal states).
• Start date at the earliest possible opportunity.

Benefits

• Engaging responsibilities within a prominent university setting.
• Collaboration with a supportive, motivated, and high-performing team.
• Flexible working hours and options for mobile work to balance professional and personal life.
• Targeted professional development opportunities throughout all career stages.
• Wide-ranging occupational health management programs.
• Salary according to public service tariff, including annual special payments and company pension scheme.
• Discounted public transport ticket (e.g., Germany ticket as a job ticket).
• Comprehensive catering services in campus cafeterias and canteens provided by the Studentenwerk Leipzig.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

The university values diversity and equal opportunities in research, teaching, transfer, infrastructure, and administration. Applications are encouraged regardless of gender, nationality, religion, cultural or social background, age, or sexual orientation. The University aims to increase the proportion of women in leadership roles and therefore encourages qualified women to apply.

In cases of equal suitability, applicants with disabilities or equivalent status under SGB IX will be given preference. For accessibility questions or support needs regarding this recruitment process, contact the University’s representative for disabled persons at schwerbehindertenvertretung@uni-leipzig.de.

Application Process

Please submit your application addressed to Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Vahlenkamp, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, by August 10, 2026, via the university's online application portal.

For questions about the job content, contact PD Dr. Ahmed Abd El Wahed, Laboratory Head, at 0341/97-38150.