Lab Technician (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum München; Oberschleißheim; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Helmholtz Munich is seeking a Lab Technician to join the Institute of Metabolism and Cell Death. This full-time role involves managing tissue samples, performing advanced molecular techniques, and contributing to cutting-edge research. Candidates should have a vocational background in biology and strong skills in related laboratory techniques.

Leistungen

Career Development: Postdoc program and scientific training

Recreation: 30 days annual leave and flexi days

Health Promotion: Sports and mental health initiatives

International Staff Service: Relocation support

State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities

Qualifikationen

• Technical assistants should have completed vocational training in biology or have equivalent skills.
• Strong experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell culture is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and manage cells and animal tissue samples for molecular studies.
• Perform molecular, biochemical, and cellular biology techniques.
• Cultivate and maintain cell lines, including transfections and CRISPR-Cas9 knockouts.

Kenntnisse

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Cell culture techniques

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Completed vocational training

Jobbeschreibung

Lab Technician (f/m/x)

102674

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The Institue of Metabolism and Cell Death (MCD) at Helmholtz Munich is dedicated to cutting-edge research in metabolism and cell death. Dr. Soni Deshwal’s group, Mitochondrial Metabolism (MIM), is a young and dynamic team focused on understanding how mitochondrial metabolism regulates cell death and contributes to health and disease. By joining MIM as a technician, you will have the exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of this innovative and growing research group.

Your tasks

• Prepare and manage cells and animal tissue samples for molecular studies
• Perform molecular, biochemical, and cellular biology techniques, including Western blotting, cloning, DNA/RNA isolation, cell death analysis, and qPCR
• Cultivate and maintain cell lines, including transfections and CRISPR-Cas9 Knockouts
• Genotyping for mice

Your profile

• Technical assistants with completed vocational training or biology laboratory assistants with completed vocational training or equivalent skills and experience
• Strong experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell culture techniques
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a dynamic research environment

Desirable qualifications

• Experience with mouse work is a plus
• Proficiency in English and German (spoken and written)

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 9a. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position is for a fixed term of 1 year.

Managing Directors Matthias Tschöp and Mike Frieser:

„We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Soni Deshwal, [e-mail], who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

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Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Metabolism and Cell Death
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Oberschleißheim