„Research for a life without cancer“ is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

Our Next Generation Sequencing Core Facility, headed by Dr. Stephan Wolf, is seeking for the next possible date a 

Reference number: 2025-0035

• Heidelberg
• Full-time
• Next Generation Sequencing Core Facility

We are looking for a software developer or biologist with software development background to strengthen our team and support the development of our Laboratory Information and Management System (LIMS).

As a Core Facility within the DKFZ, we handle the entire genome sequencing workflow on state-of-the-art systems and are one of the largest facilities of this kind in Europe.

We offer an exciting and multifaceted role in an international and growing working environment, within a positively motivated team. You can expect a variety of challenges, interesting technologies, and the opportunity to contribute to research for a life without cancer.

• Collaborate with laboratory staff and bioinformatics scientists to gather, analyze, and document software requirements
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for both existing and new software features
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) using Java and SQL, from the initial planning phase through to implementation
• Design and execute test cases to ensure the interoperability of the LIMS software with laboratory devices, sequencing machines, HPC clusters, and petabyte-scale data storage

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, bioinformatics, biology or equivalent professional experience
• Fundamental knowledge of Java and a desire to further develop programming skills
• Basic understanding of SQL databases and/or HTML/CSS
• Experience in software testing and/or documentation writing
• Service-oriented and collaborative team player
• Strong communication skills in both German (B2) and English, with a willingness for interdisciplinary exchange
• Desirable: Knowledge about laboratory workflows and user-interface-design as well as interest in laboratory automation, bioinformatics or genome sequencing

Are you a self-motivated, goal-oriented, and diligent team player, with a friendly demeanor? We look forward to receiving your application!

Contact:
Melinda Rauh
Phone: +49 6221 42 4438

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

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.