Medicial/Biological Lab Technician (m/f/d) - Institute of Experimental Medicine (IEM)

The Institute of Experimental Medicine (IEM) - Microbiome Platform – Anaerobic culturing branch  

This position is within the group led by Prof. Mathilde Poyet (Institute of Experimental Medicine, Evolutionary Medicine Department) in close collaboration with Prof. Mathieu Groussin (Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Genetics & Bioinformatics Department) and Dr. Corinna Bang (Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Immunogenetics and Bioinformatics Department), at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein. Find more information on the Poyet-Groussin lab here: https://mmmicrobiomelab.org/ 

We combine computational and experimental investigations to understand host-microbiome interactions. A flagship initiative of our group is the Global Microbiome Conservancy (GMbC), through which we built a worldwide cohort of human populations spanning diverse genetic backgrounds, diets, and lifestyles. This unique resource, together with clinical cohort data, enables us to address fundamental questions in microbiome ecology, host-microbe co-evolution, and the microbial contributions to chronic diseases. 

Start in our team: 

We are looking for professional and competent support in our lab to start July 15 2026, limited until July 14, 2028 with the option of extension. Join this globally connected team of early-career researchers and contribute to a dynamic, creative, and supportive working environment 

What we offer: 

A full-time employment, currently 38.5 hours/week; a part-time employment may be possible within the framework of certain working time models 

The salary will be based on the German E9a TV-L scale, if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled 

A stimulating university environment with an international atmosphere and numerous events 

Participation in a committed, interdisciplinary team with a global outlook 

You can find more attractive UKSH benefits here: Benefits (uksh.de) 

Your role: 

You can expect an intellectually stimulating, safe and warm work environment, and constant interactions with scientists and students (m/f/d) of various backgrounds. 

You will support the experimental services platform with running assays in continuous flow bioreactors  

You will be responsible for culturing, isolation, characterization and biobanking of microbes 

You will support and train students in the organization, technical preparation and experimental implementation of various microbiology, molecular biology and genetics research projects 

You will be responsible for documentation and organization of experiments and data in databases 

You will support us in the general laboratory organization, e.g. media preparation, waste management, ordering, equipment maintenance 

Your profile: 

Completed training as a medical-technical / biological-technical assistant with experience in molecular biology, genetics and /or microbiology (m/f/d) with professional experience. Availability for occasional weekend work (sample collection) 

We are particularly interested in recruiting a technician with skills that overlap with the following requirements: 

Hands-on experience in anaerobic and aerobic cultivation of microbes and complex microbial communities, with additional expertise in bioreactor-based culture systems. 

Isolation of DNA from stool, swabs, tissues, and biopsy samples with gene analyses by PCR and qPCR  

Creation of libraries for next-generation sequencing 

Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken 

We are looking forward to your application including a CV (max. 5 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages, if possible, include in your cover letter the names and contact info of two references). Please submit your application until June 15, 2026, indicating the reference number XXX.