Candidate for the position of assistant in the Medical Microbiology Laboratory

EURAXESS Ireland; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Wrocław is seeking an Assistant for its Laboratory of Medical Microbiology. The successful candidate will analyze and identify microorganisms, conduct various microbiological tests, and participate in research presentation. Requires a doctoral degree in biological sciences and experience in a similar lab environment. Fluency in Polish and English is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Motivation and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge in microbiology and spectrometry techniques.
• Experience with sterile laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and identification of microorganisms.
• Manage laboratory tasks using MALDI-TOF and VITEK 2.
• Prepare for and present research findings.

Skills

Analysis of bacteria

MALDI-TOF spectrometry

Antibiotic resistance determination

PCR analysis

Bioinformatics analysis

Teamwork

Education

Doctoral degree in biological sciences

Tools

MALDI Biotyper

VITEK 2 Compact

Don Whitley Scientific anaerobic chamber

Job description

Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 17 Dec 2025 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant in the Laboratory of Medical Microbiology. The Laboratory main serves are to supply a reference strains to institutions in Poland and abroad. The laboratory conducts various types of analyses aimed at identifying microorganisms, sequencing the 16S rRNA gene, determining their biochemical profile and determining the level of drug resistance. These studies are performed using MALDI-TOF Ultraflex, MALDI Biotyper Sirius and VITEK 2 Compact. The subject of research are microorganisms such as: Enterobacteriaceae, Streptomyces sp., Mycobacterium sp., other Gram-positive bacteria, yeast-like fungi and bacteriophages.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The duties of a person employed as an assistant will include the following:

• Analysis and identification of bacteria, fungi, and yeast-like fungi on the MALDI-TOF Ultraflex and MALDI Biotyper Sirius mass spectrometers in IVD and RUO modes
• Cephalosporinase and carbapenemase activity analyses using the MBT STAR-BL module: MBT STAR-Cepha IVD, MBT STAR-Carba IVD
• Work with the MBT Sepsityper IVD module on the MALDI Biotyper Sirius
• Creation of bacterial and fungal protein spectra databases using MALDI Biotyper devices
• Identification and determination of antibiotic resistance of bacteria using the VITEK 2 Compact 15
• Work with anaerobic microorganisms in the Don Whitley Scientific anaerobic chamber model H35
• PCR and Multiplex PCR analyses, bioinformatic analyses of the 16S rRNA gene sequence
• The titer of bacteriophages using the double-layer plate method and the spot method
• Securing of biological material at -80℃ and in the form of lyophilisates
• Isolation of LPS, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis with staining
• Obtaining funding for research, preparing scientific publications, presenting research results at national and international conferences, supervising interns and master's students.

Specific Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES

Formal and substantive requirements to be met by the Candidate (in accordance with § 4 section 3 letter k and § 4 section 4 of the Regulations on conducting competitions for scientific positions at IIET PAS)

A candidate applying for a scientific position should demonstrate motivation, teamwork, independence, responsibility, and commitment to completing planned tasks.

In particular, the Candidate should:

a. hold a doctoral degree in the biological sciences, or a related field/discipline;

b. have at least 3 years of research experience in a laboratory with a similar research focus;

c. have knowledge and experience in planning and conducting scientific research in the field of microbiology

d. have knowledge and experience in sterile laboratory work, MALDI-TOF and MALDI Biotyper Sirius spectrometry techniques, methods for identifying and determining the drug resistance of microorganisms using VITEK 2 Compact 15, basic bioinformatics analyses, and the use of basic bioinformatics programs

e. demonstrate active participation in scientific life by presenting the results of their own research in scientific publications. These should include at least one publications with an impact factor, at least two of which should be original publications in which the candidate is the lead author (first/equal to the first). These publications should have been published within the five years before applying;

f. demonstrate participation in mentoring junior research staff;

g. document completed research internships;

h. demonstrate active participation in science promotion;

i. demonstrate fluency in Polish and English, both spoken and written.

Additional skills and experience of the candidate are welcome for the position (in accordance with § 4 section 3 letter l of the Regulations on conducting competitions for scientific positions at IIET PAS).

• Autoclave Operation Certificate
• Experience in conducting and organizing training for students
• Experience in working with a variety of demanding microorganisms
• Ability to work in a research team
• Ability to plan, execute and report research

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE CANDIDATE:

Detailed recommendations regarding the minimum formal requirements for candidates applying for competitive employment in research positions at the Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences are outlined in Appendix 1 of the Regulations for Conducting Competitions for Research Positions at the Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Candidates will be assessed based on the Candidate Assessment Form (Appendix 2 to the Regulations).

Candidates should submit:

• A copy of the diploma certifying the award of a doctoral degree in the natural sciences, biological sciences, or a related field/discipline;
• A CV presenting the candidate's scientific profile and achievements, confirming compliance with the competition requirements (including professional career history, career breaks, if the candidate deems it appropriate to provide them, publications with a description of the candidate's contribution to their creation, internships, training courses, workshops, participation in or management of grants, mentoring of junior scientists, and science popularization);
• A description of the candidate's most important scientific achievements;
• A research plan
• Other documents confirming the candidate's qualifications, if the candidate deems it appropriate to attach them (e.g., letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.).

Selection process

Applications containing a complete set of documents should be submitted by 4:00 PM on December 17, 2025, by email to [e-mail] ; [e-mail] (application title: Assistant_LML). Candidates will be contacted via email to the address from which the application was sent, or by other means agreed upon with the candidate.

We hereby inform you that we will contact selected candidates who will be invited to an interview (in person or online). The competition will be decided by December 17, 2025, and candidates will be notified of the results by email. The Committee reserves the right not to select any candidate through the competition. In such a case, the competition will be re-announced.

If the candidate consents to the use of their application in future recruitments, please include the following statement: "I consent to the storage of documents and their use in future recruitments in accordance with § 11, section 2 of the Regulations on conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences."

Additional comments

Please include in your application: “I hereby give my consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed by the Hirszfeld Institute Of Immunology and Experimental Therapy. Polish Academy of Sciences for the purposes of the recruitment process (in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016).”

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Wrocław Postal Code 53-114 Street Weigla Geofield