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The research group of Alba Diz-Muñoz at the Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit of EMBL Heidelberg is seeking a Lab Manager/Technician for assistance with routine lab tasks and management of lab resources. Dependent on prior experience, it is foreseen that the Lab Manager/Technician would participate in more advanced cell biology and biophysical measurements, and in particular experiments related to lipid biology and cell membrane mechanics. Our international and enthusiastic team performs high quality research in the areas of cell biology, biophysics, and medicine with a particular interest in the role of mechanics at the interface between the cell and its surroundings. 

YOUR ROLE  

• Management of general lab resources

• Assistance of lab members with cell culture work, including generation of stable cell lines

• Routine genetic engineering (e.g. restriction cloning, gibson assembly)

• Co-organize scientific and teaching events such as small workshops, courses and conferences

• The position could also include involvement in advanced lab techniques such as state of the art live imaging, protein micropatterning or atomic force microscopy

YOU HAVE

• A completed training as lab technician with several years of work experience or a university degree with additional lab experience or a PhD in life sciences or biophysics. 

• Experience in cell biology and lipid biology. 

• Prior experience in live imaging is an advantage. 

• Excellent skills in organisation, documentation and reporting, as well as the ability to work pro-actively across a broad range of functions in a dynamic, international and interdisciplinary environment

• Good interpersonal skills and solid written and spoken English. German language skills are not essential.

• Former qualifications and/or work experience in lab management are an advantage

** Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply nevertheless.

Contract length: 8 months (absence coverage)

Salary: Grade 4, 5 or 6; depending on experience and qualifications (monthly salary starting from € 3704,83 - 4580,37 after tax, before German social security contribution)

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.

Campus life & benefits:

• Attractive income tax free salary and full inclusion in the national system including related benefits

• Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns 

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

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

• Family benefits: On-site Kindergarten (Heidelberg), maternity leave and holiday clubs on campus

What else you need to know

• 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 believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.

• 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 shown below.

Closing Date

11/07/2026