The laboratory engineer is primarily responsible for the microbiology laboratory as part of the biotechnology laboratories. The internships to be carried out are a key component on the path to professional qualification for graduates of our Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology degree programs.

The work essentially involves the following tasks:

• Preparation, set-up, execution and follow-up of experiments including design and implementation of new practical experiments in microbiology, biotechnology and related fields,
• Maintenance of the microbiological strain collection,
• Laboratory organization including technical and organizational support of laboratory equipment and inventory,
• Support of teaching activities,
• Supervision of student assistants and students in internships and student projects and theses,
• Support in the realization of research and development projects,
• active participation in public relations activities (e.g. university information day, student internships).

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Completed university degree (in the field of biotechnology, biology, biochemistry),
• in-depth knowledge and professional experience in the fields of microbiology and related areas, e.g. molecular biology and biochemistry,
• experience in the cultivation and characterization of bacteria and fungi and in molecular genetic working methods (PCR, electrophoresis, blotting techniques, heterologous gene expression) and protein purification (FPLC),
• sound and practical knowledge of English for carrying out laboratory practicals in English.

In addition, the following are desirable

• Professional experience in the field of student education and experience/knowledge of university teaching procedures,
• Professional experience in the design and development of laboratory equipment,
• knowledge of environmental microbiology and bioprocess engineering,
• further foreign language skills.

We expect from you

• Organizational talent,
• target group-specific ability to reflect and react,
• Willingness to contribute to the team,
• Participation in the ongoing internationalization of the course,
• A high level of commitment and independence in the fulfillment of tasks, flexibility with regard to working hours,
• Interest in further professional and personal development,

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of activity,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreement,
• personal and professional development opportunities through targeted further and advanced training,
• attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
• company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
• the opportunity to use a job ticket.