Technical Assistant (f/m/d) at BINE
- Research group
- Bacterial Infection Ecology
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- initially limited to 2 years
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 9a TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 11/30/2025
The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, is a member of the Helmholtz Association and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases more quickly and effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system, and new effective drugs and vaccines.
About the research department: The Jahn Lab at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig investigates the spatial structure of our microbiota and its effects on health. We are a growing, dynamic team that offers new members the opportunity to get involved and help shape the culture and development of the lab. With our technology-driven approaches, we aim to discover how our microbial communities promote health and ward off disease.
Mission: The mission of the Jahn Lab is to explore the spatial organization of our microbiota and decipher its interactions with the host in the context of infection. In this way, the Jahn Lab contributes to the HZI's overarching goal of understanding and combating infectious diseases. By investigating how the structure of our microbiota influences disease resistance and inflammation, the aim is to advance the development of microbiome-based therapies.
One size fits all and management: We are an innovative research group that is currently in a growth phase. Led by Dr. Martin Jahn (website: https://martinjahn.co.uk), the group focuses on cooperation and creativity and enables team members to contribute their individual perspectives. The open structure of the lab allows members to actively participate in shaping forward-looking projects.
Tasks
- Implementation of new techniques, in particular automated staining techniques in conjunction with microscopy
- Conducting scientific experiments:
- Conducting experiments with bacterial pathogens at biosafety level 2
- Preparation and staining of samples
- Optimization of workflows
- Documentation of results in accordance with good scientific practice
- Assistance with laboratory organization:
- Obtaining comparative quotes and placing orders
- Maintenance of microscopes and laboratory equipment
- Ensuring smooth laboratory operations, including procurement management
Prerequisites
- Completed training as a technical assistant or comparable training with equivalent skills and experience
- Knowledge and experience in fluorescence microscopy and molecular biology methods, especially staining (e.g., by in situ hybridization)
- Microscopy of samples using modern fluorescence microscopes
- Knowledge of conducting animal experiments
- Knowledge of microbiology, including the cultivation of bacteria
- Good work organization and attention to detail
- Team-oriented and independent work and flexibility
- Good PC skills (MS Office, Excel)
- Good English skills
Working hours
19,5 hours per week
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours, part-time models
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
- Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
- Interesting additional public service benefits
- Option of an additional employer subsidy for the job ticket
People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.
How to apply:
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Please include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.
Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 111/2025, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
