Technical Assistant | Technische Assistentin / technischer Assistent (m/w/d)

Julius Kühn-Institut Bundesforschungsinstitut für Kulturpflanzen

Quedlinburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Jun 24, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves providing technical and organizational support for plant genome editing and protoplast laboratories. The successful candidate will prepare and conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments with genetically modified organisms, focusing on various plant species. Key responsibilities include maintaining plasmid, bacterial, and in-vitro plant culture collections, along with meticulous data documentation, analysis, and management. Additionally, the position requires guiding and supervising guests and apprentices in the biological laboratory technician program. This is an engaging and challenging full-time position in an international research environment, offering an indefinite contract and flexible working models, making it an attractive opportunity for a detail-oriented and team-focused professional.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training as a Technical Assistant or Biological Laboratory Technician, or equivalent qualification

Experience

  • Relevant professional experience as a Technical Assistant or Biological Laboratory Technician is preferred
  • Experience in microscopy of plant cells and microorganisms
  • Experience in setting up and maintaining greenhouse cultures

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified