Laboratory Manager with Research and Bioinformatics Expertise | Laboratory Manager with research and bioinformatics expertise (f/m/d)

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Zentr. Universitätsverwaltung

Heidelberg, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Sep 8, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is for a highly motivated Laboratory Manager to oversee and support a new research group at the Center for Molecular Biology Heidelberg (ZMBH). The position focuses on Synthetic Microbiology and Synthetic Genomics, utilizing advanced laboratory automation to construct and characterize DNA parts and synthetic chromosomes in microorganisms. Day-to-day tasks include managing lab operations, establishing databases, procuring supplies, and training new team members. The ideal candidate will also establish and optimize SOPs, support bioinformatics tasks, manage international research projects, and conduct their own research in Synthetic Biology and Genomics, interpreting large datasets. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in an international and collaborative environment.

Required Skills

Education

MSc in Molecular Biology with a strong background in Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology

Experience

  • Professional experience in laboratory management
  • Experience in establishing databases for materials documentation
  • Experience with procuring and inventorying laboratory supplies
  • Experience in training new team members
  • Experience in establishing maintenance and operating procedures for laboratory equipment (e.g., acoustic nanoliter dispenser, Nanopore sequencers)
  • Experience in optimizing standard operating protocols
  • Experience in supporting bioinformatics/computational tasks
  • Experience in managing and supporting international research projects
  • Experience in generating, analyzing, and interpreting large data sets (e.g., Next Generation Sequencing and proteome data)
  • Published research articles in international journals

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • GenTSV certificate of competence or willingness to obtain within 12 months; First aid certificate or willingness to obtain within 12 months; Willingness to undertake research stays abroad; Located in Heidelberg, Germany; Initial contract for four years with possibility of extension.