Technical Assistant | Technische Assistenz (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This fixed-term Technical Assistant role at the Institute for Forest Genetics in Waldsieversdorf supports the critical FraxForFuture 2.0 project, focused on preserving ash trees threatened by fungal pathogens. The position requires extensive laboratory expertise, primarily involving molecular genetic work such as DNA extraction from plant materials (leaves, cambium), PCR, microsatellite analysis, and sequencing. A key responsibility is conducting plant tissue culture, including the establishment, propagation, and maintenance of in-vitro cultures of forest trees, alongside microbiological tasks related to cultivating phytopathogenic fungi. Candidates must possess a state-recognized technical assistant qualification (Biological or Agricultural) and proven experience in molecular biology techniques and sterile working conditions. The role also involves supporting fieldwork, sampling, and assessments in various environments (greenhouse, nursery, forest). Success requires strong team skills, self-reliance, and fluency in German.