labThe Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy e. V. (ATB) is a pioneer and driver of bioeconomy research. We create scientific foundations for the transformation of agricultural, food, industrial, and energy systems into a comprehensive bio-based circular economy.
The Microbiome Biotechnology department aims to harness the power of microbial communities for various applications in agriculture and environmental health. We use advanced microbiological and molecular techniques to explore the intricate interactions within microbiomes and develop innovative solutions. With a multidisciplinary approach encompassing microbiology, genetics, bioinformatics, and bioprocessing, the department aims to revolutionize industries through the manipulation and understanding of microbial ecosystems.
We are looking for a Laboratory Assistant or Technical Assistant to support the laboratory work of the Microbiome Biotechnology department for a one-year period under the TV-L 7 pay scale.
Laboratory Assistant (m/f/d) (biology)
or Technical Assistant (m/f/d)
Your area of responsibility
- Preparation and execution of molecular biology experiments, with a focus on library preparation for high-throughput sequencing (e.g., Illumina).
- Isolation, cultivation, and characterization of microorganisms from plant and soil samples.
- Isolation of DNA/RNA, PCR, and electrophoresis.
- DNA purification and quality control.
- Planning and conducting greenhouse and pot experiments.
- Plant phenotyping.
- Data analysis using various software, including statistical software R.
- Participation in the operation and maintenance of the research infrastructure.
Your qualification profile
- Completed degree in the field of biology, chemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, or comparable technical training.
- Extensive knowledge of molecular biology techniques, particularly library preparation for high-throughput sequencing.
- Microbiological knowledge and experience with laboratory work in safety levels S1/S2.
- Experience in isolating microorganisms from plant and soil samples.
- Fluency in English and German, both spoken and written.
- Structured and responsible way of working, commitment, and ability to work in a team.
We offer you
- An attractive, research-focused, and interdisciplinary working environment.
- A varied activity in science and practice.
- Further training opportunities.
- Family-friendly working conditions that promote the compatibility of work and family.
- Participation in the VBB company or Deutschland ticket.
- Company-owned electric bicycles for carrying out business trips.
Our institute is located on the edge of a picturesque park-like landscape and can also be easily reached by public transport or bicycle.
The full-time position (100%) is limited to one year. The remuneration depends on your qualifications and professional experience according to TV-L 7.
For further information, please contact Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah (email: aabdelfattah@atb-potsdam.de) and visit us online at www.atb-potsdam.de.
If you would like to contribute your professional competence to our interdisciplinary research, please apply by the following deadline 25.02.2025 using ATB’s online application form for the job advertisement, reference 2025-MB-BIOM-TA-3, at . Applications received after the application deadline cannot be considered.
Equality of opportunity is part of our personnel policy. Disabled applicants with adequate qualification will be preferentially considered.
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Published on Jan 29, 2025
