Technical Assistant | Technische Assistentin / technischer Assistent (m/w/d)
Julius Kühn-Institut Bundesforschungsinstitut für Kulturpflanzen
Job Summary
The Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) in Berlin-Dahlem is seeking a Technical Assistant to join their Institute for Ecological Chemistry, Plant Analytics, and Stored Product Protection. In this role, you will be instrumental in conducting experiments with stored product insects and their natural adversaries, including sample collection, management, and preparation in both field and laboratory settings. A key part of your responsibilities will involve supporting the establishment and maintenance of insect cultures and testing the biological effects of scent extracts. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a background in biological or agricultural technical assistance, a strong interest in entomology, and proficiency in data documentation and analysis. It's an excellent opportunity to contribute to environmental protection research in an international setting.
Required Skills
Education
Completed training as a biological or agricultural technical assistant, or as a biology laboratory technician, or equivalent qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in laboratory and field experiments
- Knowledge and interest in handling and testing insects
- Professional experience in stored product protection and insect rearing (ideally)
- Basic experience with various extraction methods
Languages
Additional
- Class B (III) driving license required, willingness to drive official vehicles and undertake multi-day business trips, high level of commitment and responsibility, good teamwork and cooperation skills. This is a temporary part-time position (29.25 hours/week) until March 31, 2027.
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