Research Technician

European Molecular Biology Laboratory; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Heidelberg is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to contribute to important research projects in molecular biology and hematology. The role involves extensive collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, managing laboratory tasks, and utilizing cutting-edge technology. Ideal candidates will have a background in life sciences and relevant lab experience.

Leistungen

Salary and tax-free allowances

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Relocation package

Financial incentives

Flexible working arrangements

Campus amenities

Qualifikationen

• Experience in life sciences research setting (academic or industry).
• Skills in molecular biology and tissue culture.
• Experience with flow cytometry and/or microscopy (immunofluorescence).
• Experience with transcriptomic or epigenomic library preparations.
• Highly motivated and proactive personality.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

Aufgaben

• Provide experimental support in molecular biology.
• Manage lab organization and maintenance.
• Contribute to scientific documentation and data management.

Kenntnisse

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Single-cell methods

Sequencing

Microscopy

Ausbildung

Bachelors/Masters degree in life sciences

Tools

SPSS

Stata

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated research technician to join the Zaugg group at EMBL Heidelberg an interdisciplinary team of experimental and computational scientists.

Our research combines large-scale multi-omics and computational approaches to understand how genetic epigenetic and microenvironmental cues shape cellular phenotypes with a strong focus on hematopoiesis and hematological malignancies. Supported by an ERC Consolidator Grant we study the human bone marrow microenvironment using primary human material animal and tissue culture models and state-of-the-art single-cell and spatial technologies.

As a research technician you will work closely together with the experimentalists in the group and will make core scientific contributions to multiple research projects. The work will be carried out in a highly collaborative environment using cutting-edge technologies with various possibilities to acquire new skills and techniques.

Your role

• Experimental support: molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, single-cell methods, sequencing, library preparations, microscopy
• General lab management: lab organization and maintenance, scientific documentation, data and protocol management

You have

• Bachelors / Masters degree (or equivalent) plus experience in life sciences research setting (academic or industry)
• Skills in molecular biology and tissue culture
• Experience with flow cytometry and / or microscopy (immunofluorescence)
• Experience with transcriptomic or epigenomic library preparations of 1 or more NGS-based methods (e.g. RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C)
• Highly motivated and proactive personality with collaborative team spirit to integrate into a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English

You may also have

• Experience with single-cell methods (10x Genomics SMART-seq2 etc.)
• Experience with gene perturbation methods (CRISPR, RNAi etc.)
• Experience with multiplexed imaging and / or spatial transcriptomics

Contract & Salary

• Contract length: fixed term contract (app. 22 months)
• Salary: Grade 4 or 5; depending on experience and qualifications (monthly salary starting from 3704 after tax excl. pension & insurances) benefits

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team; success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Benefits

• Enjoy lots of benefits:
• Financial incentives: Salary, tax-free allowances, pension scheme, and insurances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays
• Relocation package including installation grant (if applicable)
• Campus life: Free shuttle bus (select sites), on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities
• Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, maternity / parental leave and monthly family & child allowances
• Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemptions, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to home country, and monthly non-resident allowance

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Details on the International Applicants page.
• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. See how we apply DORA principles to recruitment and performance assessment processes.
• Diversity and inclusion: Inclusive and diverse teams are valued. Applications from women, LGBTQ+, and individuals from all nationalities are encouraged.

How to apply

To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown. We aim to respond within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date: 21 / 09 / 2025

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience, SPSS, Data Collection, DNA Isolation, Stata, Biochemistry, Qualitative Research Interviewing, Research Experience, Statistical Software, Molecular Biology, Research Laboratory Experience, Western Blot

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1