Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated research technician to join the Zaugg group at EMBL Heidelberg, an interdisciplinary team of experimental and computational scientists.

Our research combines large-scale multi-omics and computational approaches to understand how genetic, epigenetic, and microenvironmental cues shape cellular phenotypes, with a strong focus on hematopoiesis and hematological malignancies. Supported by an ERC Consolidator Grant, we study the human bone marrow microenvironment using primary human material, animal and tissue culture models, and state-of-the-art single-cell and spatial technologies.

As a research technician you will work closely together with the experimentalists in the group, and will make core scientific contributions to multiple research projects. The work will be carried out in a highly collaborative environment using cutting-edge technologies, with various possibilities to acquire new skills and techniques.

Your role:

• Experimental support: molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, single-cell methods, sequencing library preparations, microscopy
• General lab management: lab organization and maintenance, scientific documentation, data and protocol management

You have:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (or equivalent) plus experience in life sciences research setting (academic or industry)
• Skills in molecular biology and tissue culture
• Experience with flow cytometry and/or microscopy (immunofluorescence)
• Experience with transcriptomic or epigenomic library preparations of 1 or more NGS-based methods (e.g., RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C)
• Highly motivated and proactive personality, with collaborative team spirit to integrate into a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English

You may also have:

• Experience with single-cell methods (10x Genomics, SMART-seq2, etc.)
• Experience with gene perturbation methods (CRISPR, RNAi, etc.)
• Experience with multiplexed imaging and/or spatial transcriptomics

Contract length: fixed term contract (app. 22 months)

Salary: Grade 4 or 5; depending on experience and qualifications (monthly salary starting from €3,704 after tax, excl. pension & insurances) + benefits

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 Date21/09/2025