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Student Assistant in Research & Development of Cancer Immunotherapies

Mainz, Germany   |   part time   |   Job ID: 10332 

 

 

As a student assistant, you will support our Cancer Vaccines Team on weekends at our Mainz site and help ensure the monitoring of animal welfare in accordance with animal protection laws.

 

Please note that this position is limited until December 31, 2026.

 

 

Your responsibilities.

 

  • Monitoring the health status of laboratory animals (mice), particularly on weekends and public holidays (approximately 5 hours per week)
  • Performing basic tasks with laboratory animals (mice), such as measuring body weight or body temperature
  • Supporting immunological in vitro/ex vivo assays
  • Assisting with the organization of the laboratory and infrastructure

 


Your profile.

 

  • You are enrolled as a student and pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, medicine, or a similar field in the natural sciences
  • Willingness to work with laboratory animals (mice). A relevant certification (e.g., FELASA Function A, FELASA Function C/D, or equivalent) is advantageous but can be obtained upon starting the position
  • Availability of at least 5 hours per week
  • Organized, structured, and independent working style, along with good English skills; German language skills are not mandatory

 

 

Apply now - We look forward to receiving your application!

 

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

 

Job ID 10332 (please always specify if you have any questions)

 

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

 

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