Technical Assistant (Dairy Laboratory Technician or Biological Laboratory Technician), Kiel | Technische Assistenz (Milchwirtschaftliche Laborantin/Milwirtschaftlicher Laborant bzw. Bio..., Kiel

Job Summary

This role involves working as a Technical Assistant at the Max Rubner Institute in Kiel, focusing on microbial ecology within the Institute for Microbiology and Biotechnology. The successful candidate will primarily assist in preparing and conducting microbiological and molecular biological analyses, including sampling foodstuffs and characterizing isolated microorganisms using molecular and bioinformatic methods. Key requirements include a completed vocational qualification as a Dairy Laboratory Technician or Biological Laboratory Technician (or equivalent), strong professional experience in handling microbiological and molecular biological techniques (like DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR), and experience processing food samples for microbiota analysis. The position is attractive as it offers a varied role in a future-oriented federal research institute, providing stable employment under the TVöD framework, competitive compensation (Pay Grade 6), flexible working hours, and mobile work options.