Laboratory Technician in Biology and Chemistry | Technische:r Mitarbeiter:in in Biologie/Chemie

Job Summary

This role involves supporting the LIFE junior research group at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of microbial interactions within the human gut microbiome. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for day-to-day laboratory organization and the execution of interdisciplinary chemical-biological experiments. Key tasks include operating and maintaining analytical instruments like HPLC-MS for protein analysis, cultivating bacteria under biosafety levels 1 and 2, and performing various enzyme and ligand-binding assays. You will also play a vital role in documenting results, ensuring compliance with biological safety regulations (GenTSV/BioStoffV), and supporting students during their practical lab work. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional looking to contribute to cutting-edge proteomic and microbiological research within a collaborative, innovation-driven university environment that offers excellent benefits and a family-friendly atmosphere.