Laboratory Technician or Technical Assistant position – Center for Biology Teacher Training

Your tasks:

• Preparation and assistance in the implementation of zoological and botanical practical courses and field courses; preparation of course schedules and keeping attendance lists.
• Procurement and maintenance of course and demonstration materials
• Support and maintenance of technical equipment for teaching
• Ordering and management of materials and chemicals
• General laboratory work and participation in projects
• Assisting with the supervision of student interns

Your profile:

Mandatory requirements:

• Successful completion of training as a laboratory technician or technical assistant in Germany or comparable training or equivalent knowledge and skills
• Ability to independently plan and conduct experiments in student internships

Other knowledge and skills that are significantly taken into account in the selection decision include:

• high level of commitment and very good communication skills within the team
• independent, responsible and cooperative work style
• Flexibility and mobility for field work
• Knowledge of ecological and physiological working methods
• IT skills and their task-oriented application
• Good English skills or willingness to participate in professional development courses, as well as good written and spoken communication skills in German and English.

Our range:

• Remuneration up to pay grade 7 of the pay scale for public sector employees (TV-L Wissenschaft) is possible if the personal requirements are met.
• an interesting, diverse and challenging task
• thorough training in the field of activity and a collegial working atmosphere
• supporting your personal and professional development through further education
• flexible working hours
• Work-life balance
• Health promotion programs within the framework of the “Healthy University” initiative
• Option for mobile working

Your application:

We value diversity at the University of Greifswald and therefore welcome all applications regardless of age, origin, gender, sexual identity, disability or worldview.

We give preference to applicants with severe disabilities and those with equivalent status, provided they are equally qualified. We therefore recommend that you mention any severe disability or equivalent status in your cover letter.

Please apply by September 30, 2026 via the “Online Application” button below.

Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse application and interview expenses. You can find our privacy policy  here .

Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Steffen Harzsch, Tel. No.: 03834 420 4124, steffen.harzsch@uni-greifswald.de