Technical Assistant position – in Microbiology

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

• Preparing solutions and media for the examination and cultivation of biological material
• experimental work in the fields of microbiology, molecular biology, genetic engineering and biochemistry
• Production and analysis of genetically modified microorganisms, metabolites and recombinant proteins
• Working in a biosafety level 2 genetic engineering laboratory
• genetic and phenotypic characterization of experimental organisms
• Managing chemicals and sample material
• Preparing and assisting in the guidance of students during internships
• Organizational and technical support for students and student assistants
• organizational tasks for laboratory operations (maintenance/calibration, instruction in laboratory equipment)

THIS IS WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT FOR US:

• Completed vocational training as a Biological/Medical Technical Assistant or comparable qualification with the best possible result
• Relevant professional experience in biological experimental research
• Relevant experience in the operation and maintenance of analytical instruments (e.g. HPLC, GC, FPLC, IC, mass spectrometers)
• Professional experience and knowledge in molecular biological (PCR, cloning, sequencing, genetic modification of microorganisms), biochemical (carbohydrate analysis) and microbiological techniques
• Minimum level of physical fitness for work in the laboratory
• Good IT software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• sound knowledge of German and good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

WE AS EMPLOYERS:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable candidates with severe disabilities or equivalent status. We also welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

WE OFFER YOU:

Flexible working hours

30 days
of annual leave

Annual bonus/
Company pension scheme

Family Office

Health Management
& University Sports

Welcome Center

Further training opportunities
(IT, languages, professional development)

Bicycle leasing

Cafeteria – Employee Rate

Employee parking

FURTHER INFORMATION:

We will determine your salary level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you are already employed part-time at the university, we will individually assess whether your application could lead to an increase in your working hours.

In individual cases, it is possible to transfer the previous experience level or to grant an advance level.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, and school leaving certificate including your final grade) by August 23, 2026 at the latest . We can only consider applications submitted through our website. Please submit your documents via the “Apply Online” button at the end of each job posting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications via email.

Application documents that are incomplete may be disregarded in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we cannot cover application and travel expenses.