Research Technician: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

EMBL Hamburg is a technological hub for integrative structural biology, offering an international and stimulating environment for research in molecular and structural biology. Our molecular and biochemistry laboratories are fully equipped for protein production in multiple expression systems, as well as for comprehensive biochemical and biophysical analyses.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated technician to support researchers and ensure smooth laboratory operations at EMBL Hamburg. The position can be offered full-time or part-time, with flexible working arrangements (reduced hours possible).

Your role

• Maintain, service, and repair laboratory equipment.

• Perform general technical lab work, including maintaining chemical stocks, bacterial strains, and assisting with media and buffer preparation.

• Support all aspects of laboratory management, including purchasing and inventory tracking.

• Communicate with company representatives as required.

• Assist in the induction of students and fellows in laboratory practices and equipment use.

You have

• Trained as a laboratory technical assistant or alternatively a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or equivalent qualifications.

• Practical experience in molecular biology and biochemistry.

• Experience with protein expression and purification using ÄKTA systems is advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with research teams.

• Proficiency with standard desktop software; fluency in English. German language skills are desirable.

Contract details: The position is offered as an initial 3-year contract, with the possibility of extension. Both full-time and part-time (reduced hours, 70%) arrangements are also possible.

Salary: Grade 4 (monthly salary starting at € 3.704,83 after tax and before 12,05% EMBL social security deductions) + other paid benefits based on personal circumstances

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV and a cover letter in your own voice. We would love to hear about your current situation, why you feel you are the right fit for this role, how you can benefit from joing EMBL, and whether you are ready to relocate to Hamburg.

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. 

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

• Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

• Flexible working arrangements

• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays

• Relocation package including installation grant(if applicable)

• Campus life: Free shuttle bus (select sites), on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances

• Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

• For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page, to find out more.

• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ & individuals from all nationalities. 

• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date