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

Job Summary

The Technical Assistant will play a pivotal role in the Microbiology and Process Engineering department, primarily focusing on the technical management and organization of the laboratory. Key responsibilities include maintaining the institute's collection of antagonistic fungi and bacteria, as well as managing insect cultures, particularly for quarantine pests like the fall armyworm and Japanese beetle. The role involves identifying and characterizing insect-pathogenic fungi using microbiological and molecular biological methods, and conducting and documenting lab, greenhouse, and field experiments to assess the efficacy of antagonistic microorganisms. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a background in biological laboratory work, keen on contributing to cutting-edge research in biological plant protection within an international environment.