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08/18/2026

Laboratory Officer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks:

  • Manage day-to-day laboratory operations, including dedicated instrumentation maintenance and resource planning in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
  • Oversee responsible documentation of laboratory resources, inventories, and experimental protocols.
  • Coordinate interventions with institutional and external technical, maintenance, and safety services, and act as the primary laboratory contact during operational or emergency situations.
  • Support technical training and guidance to trainees, PhD fellows and postdoctoral researchers and collaborators.
  • Develop and implement new experimental approaches to support reproducible and high-quality research.
  • Facilitate and support collaborative activities with academic and industry partners.
  • Oversee planning and organisation of key Group activities, including Group retreats, to support an effective and collaborative Group culture.
  • Contribute to the Group's and EMBL's training activities and courses as a tutor.

Your Qualifications:

  • PhD qualification in biology, biophysics, biochemistry or related field.
  • Research experience in a cutting-edge scientific environment.
  • Strong knowledge of molecular biology and/or cell biology.
  • Demonstrated experience in cryo-focused ion beam preparations and cryo-electron tomography of biological secimens.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and delivering outcomes with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent written and spoken English.
  • Postdoctoral research experience in relevant disciplines, or experience in a similar laboratory management or coordination role.
  • Expertise in fluorescence microscopy, correlative cryogenic light and electron microscopy, quantitative image analysis and/or cryo-electron tomography data processing.
  • Experience working in an international or multicultural environment.
  • Proficiency in German.


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Employer:
EMBL
Location:
69117 Heidelberg
Temporary:
No
Type:
Full-time