Experimental Technician (70%) | Versuchstechniker*in (m/w/d) 70 %

Job Summary

The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) is seeking an Experimental Technician to support the Microbiome Biotechnology department, specifically for the LiGNUM project. In this role, you will work across laboratory and pilot scales to advance the 'Bio-based Chemicals Pilot Plant' infrastructure. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing and optimizing bioprocesses with a focus on downstream processing, constructing and maintaining experimental facilities, conducting biomass processing experiments, and managing data documentation and analysis. This position is ideal for a professional with a background in biotechnology or chemical process engineering who is eager to contribute to cutting-edge bioeconomy research. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary, research-driven environment with access to excellent infrastructure and professional development networks. The position is part-time (28 hours/week) and fixed-term for 2.5 years.