Dual study program in the field of Business Administration/International Service Management (B.A.)

Berlin-Buch | Max Delbrück Center

The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in the Helmholtz Association is an international biomedical research center dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of health and disease with the goal to devise new diagnostics and medicines. The MDC is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization, and offers an engaging research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure. Currently, ~1250 employees and ~500 guest scientists work at the Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte campuses. Our diverse workforce is a core strength that inspires creativity and innovation at the MDC.

The MDC is committed to improving human health through transformative biomedical research. Our goal is to pioneer discoveries for preventing, treating, and ultimately curing disease.

Start your career with us in International Service Management. Help shape a modern, agile administration that provides the best possible support for international teams in research. We offer you a varied and practical apprenticeship.
Your training lasts three years and is completed with the academic degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.). If you enjoy agile administration and modern service management, have a talent for organization and enjoy working in an international environment, then you've come to the right place!

Job Description

Support projects in the various specialist departments, for example People & Culture, Purchasing and Logistics, or Finance/Accounting, and learn project management in data and document management. During the practical phase, you will be actively involved in the day-to-day work and work closely with various teams.

Requirements

- A-levels or a comparable qualification with good knowledge of German and mathematics and a very good command of English
- Planning and organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Enjoy working with people
- Flexibility and openness

We offer

international working environment with communication in English and German
interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training
Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit (“berufundfamilie audit”)
Support for "New Berliners" through the MDC Welcome & Family Office

You also benefit from:

a remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD-Bund), including additional company pension schemes
a secure job
flexible working hours and childcare support
the possibility of mobile working
an idyllic green campus, which is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport or car
free use of Nextbike from the Buch S-Bahn station to the campus
Subsidy for the job ticket as well as discounts in the campus canteen
On-campus health and fitness center
additional health benefits such as flu vaccination, eye test, ergonomics advice at the workplace

Practical apprenticeship

The course is coordinated to the use of modern administration in a scientific and technical environment. It comprises a theoretical and practical part of roughly equal scope. The course is divided into six modules, each of which is completed with an examination.

The practical part takes place at the MDC and the students work on tasks in the various administrative areas.

The dual study program begins annually on October 1 and lasts three years. The course at the Berlin School of Economics and Law is completed with the academic degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.). The course has been awarded 210 credit points (European Credit Transfer System, ECTS) by a German accreditation agency. The course qualifies students for administrative positions in a wide range of research and industry sectors.

Apprenticeship in theory

The theoretical part includes lectures, seminars and exercises in English at the Berlin School of Economics and Law as well as courses at the MDC.

Further Information:

http://www.mdc-berlin.de

Job Type:

trainee

Team:

Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung

Application Period:

March 31, 2025

Workplace:

MDC Berlin-Buch

Salary:

TVAöD

Employment volume:

Full Time
Die Anzahl der Wochenstunden beträgt 39 Stunden.

Desired starting date:

September 02, 2025

Limitation:

Fixed Term

Contact:

Dr. Maren Wellner
Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung
ausbildungsteam@mdc-berlin.de

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

MDC values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive, fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or other personal characteristics. We recognize that creating diverse teams that represent a broad range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our work and research. We welcome applications from open-minded people who embrace working together in a diverse environment. Applications from severely disabled people will be given particular consideration.

Application:

Please use our online portal and submit your application including a cover letter, CV (without photo, age and information about your family status) and other relevant attachments.

If you have a foreign degree, please submit proof of the recognition of your Master's degree in Germany with your application. The proof can be determined via the anabin database and can be submitted as a PDF attachment to the application. Further information can be found at Recognition of Degrees and Achievments.

For information on fair mobility, click here: https://www.fair-labour-mobility.eu/.

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