Lead Fish Unit Technician Jobs

Max Planck Institute

Location:
Germany, Dresden

Category:
Research and Development

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Job Description:

The MPI-CBG is hiring a Lead Fish Unit Technician (m/f/d) in Biomedical Services. We seek a highly communicative and motivated person to work and oversee operations in our state-of-the-art Fish Unit, part of the broader Biomedical Services team, a critical resource for our research programs. You will work closely with a team of animal caretakers to ensure the highest standards of care and welfare for our zebrafish and to provide excellent service to our scientists. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific discoveries and to shape the daily interface between facility operations and research as we seek to understand fundamental biological processes.

Job Responsibility:

Zebrafish husbandry and daily operations
Workflow coordination and user training
Administrative duties
Daily care, including feeding, health monitoring, water quality, and system checks
Breeding and colony maintenance, including coordination and stock keeping of several genetic backgrounds
Routine maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of aquatic systems and facility equipment
Coordinating daily schedules and workflows in the fish unit and serving as a technical point of contact
Training and onboarding new staff members and scientific users
Supporting continuous improvement in processes, workflows, and animal welfare
Managing the unit’s digital animal database and ensuring accurate records
Monitoring supplies, obtaining and verifying quotations, placing orders, and ensuring stock availability
Supporting protocol development (SOPs) and maintenance in alignment with regulatory and ethical guidelines (TSchG, FELASA)

Requirements:

Trained research animal caretaker, research technician (MTA/BTA), or comparable qualification
Professional experience with zebrafish, aquacultural animal husbandry, or similar
Excellent organizational abilities, structured work style, and keen attention to detail
Strong written and spoken communication in German and English
Strong skills in digital record-keeping and routine administrative software
Working knowledge of the legal and welfare standards for aquatic research animals

Nice to have:

FELASA (or similar) certificate would be an advantage
Ability to work with and motivate a team in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Proven track record of experience in a research environment

What we offer:

Remuneration based on qualifications, activities, and experience in accordance with TVöD Bund (salary agreement for public service)
Social benefits of the public service (company pension scheme (VBL), annual special payment, subsidy for VVO job ticket, group accident insurance)
Regular opportunities for continuous training and professional exchange
Active measures to promote workplace health management and work-life balance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Expiration:
December 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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