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

Julius Kühn-Institut Bundesforschungsinstitut für Kulturpflanzen

Quedlinburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Jul 8, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves providing technical and organizational support within the plant genome editing and protoplast laboratories. The successful candidate will prepare and conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments with genome-edited or genetically modified organisms, focusing on various plant species. Key responsibilities also include maintaining a collection of plasmids, bacteria, and in-vitro plant cultures, as well as meticulous data documentation, analysis, and management. Furthermore, the Technical Assistant will guide and supervise guests and trainees, specifically those pursuing a career as a biology laboratory technician. This position offers a dynamic and challenging opportunity within an international research environment, contributing to the safety of biotechnological processes in plants.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

  • Professional experience as a Technical Assistant or Biology Laboratory Technician is preferred
  • Experience in setting up and supervising greenhouse cultures

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified