Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB), Halle

At the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry in the MetaCom Metabolomics Unit, 1 position is available for a

Biological-Technical Assistant (m/f/d) or Biological Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) or

Chemical-Technical Assistant (m/f/d) or Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)

(working hours 100 % or part time, initially limited to two years)

to be filled immediately.

Research topic or information on the research group/work area:

As a biology/chemistry laboratory assistant (m/f/d) you will support the Program Center for Plant Metabolomics and Computational Biochemistry MetaCom established in 2023. We deal with the analysis of small molecules (metabolites) from plants using chromatography and mass spectrometry and their role in plant physiological processes. The smooth implementation of these complex technologies requires a well-organized laboratory environment and dedicated, diligent staff.

Your area of responsibility is diverse and varied:

• Processing of sample materials and their preparation for measuring different parameters, especially for metabolomic measurements (extractions and derivatization)
• Preparation of buffers and standard solutions
• Carrying out standard and control measurements (LCMS and/or GCMS)
• Simple maintenance work on LCMS and/or GCMS systems
• Collaboration in laboratory management and quality control
• Support in data analysis
• Preparation of experimental documentation
• Carrying out plant physiological experiments and harvesting the plant samples to be analyzed
• Guidance of students and trainees

Your Profile:

• Degree as PTA, BTA, MTA, CTA or a bachelor's or master degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or a comparable field of study
• Basic knowledge in the field of chemical--analytical work
• Practical knowledge of sample preparation of biological material (plants)
• Ideally: practical knowledge of chromatography and mass spectrometry
• Knowledge of molecular biology and protein biochemistry is an advantage
• Independent and careful way of working
• Interest and willingness to operate complex equipment independently
• Knowledge of German is an advantage
• Willingness to work in an international team

We offer:

• Thorough familiarization with the work and techniques
• State-of-the-art working conditions in a future-oriented environment of cutting-edge research
• Flexible, family-friendly working hours and home office arrangements
• Promotion of your skills through further training measures
• Holiday and grouping in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states (including annual special payment)
• Promotion of your company pension scheme (VBL)
• Extensive health promotion programmes

About us:

As a member of the Leibniz Association, the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) is a non-university research institution on the Weinberg Campus in Halle (Saale). As a foundation under public law, the IPB is under the supervision of the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

The IPB is an internationally renowned research institution and consists of four scientific departments and additional independent research groups (approx. 200 employees, including around 40 doctoral students). Research at the IPB aims to understand the (bio)chemical basis of the performance and resilience of plants under environmental conditions of climate change. The IPB offers excellent research conditions and a state-of-the-art infrastructure to investigate the chemical diversity, biochemical interactions and biological functions of small natural product molecules in plants and fungi. The focus is on specialised metabolites, chemical mediators and relevant molecular networks of functional gene and protein regulation (http://www.ipb-halle.de).

Application and Information:

For further information, please contact Dr Henriette Uthe, phone: 0345 5582-1700, e-mail: henriette.uthe(at)ipb-halle.de. Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, etc.) by 31.07.2025, quoting reference number 13/2025, to bewerbungen(at)ipb-halle.de (as one PDF file).

At the time of recruitment (TV-L-EntgeltO protocol declaration no. 1 paragraph 4), a fee-based equivalence assessment must be submitted for a foreign qualification: https://www.kmk.org/zab/zentralstelle-fuer-auslaendisches-bildungswesen.html.

Diversity, family and equal opportunities:

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry has set itself the goal of equal opportunities, diversity and the promotion of work-life balance and has been awarded the "Total E-Quality" award for this. The IPB is also a member of the nationwide corporate network "Success Factor Family" and the Diversity Charter.

Further information on family friendliness, equal opportunities and diversity can be found at: https://www.ipb-halle.de/institut/

Data protection:

Please note the data protection information for applicants (m/f/d) in accordance with Art. 13 and 14 GDPR on data processing in the application process at the following link