Laboratory Officer - Genomics technology development

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest ranked scientific research organisations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany), with additional sites in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton near Cambridge (UK), Monterotondo near Rome (Italy) and Barcelona (Spain). The EMBL in Heidelberg, is looking for a Laboratory Officer to join Dr. Arnaud Krebs’s group within the Genome Biology Unit. The group develops and applies genomics technologies to understand basic mechanisms regulating gene expression in higher eukaryotes. The group works in an interdisciplinary manner across divers projects, integrating experimental and computational biology approaches.

• Coordinating day-to-day laboratory activities, ensuring the smooth running of experiments, and providing hands-on technical support to research projects;
• Assisting lab members with experiments, troubleshooting and protocol optimisation;
• Coordinating quality control and benchmarking of key reagents; and contributing to the implementation and evaluation of new tools, reagents and experimental workflows, particularly in next-generation sequencing and other high-throughput technologies;
• Managing laboratory stocks, budgets, equipment and resources;
• Maintaining laboratory organisation;
• Training new group members; and teaching and mentoring students and visitors.

• A Master or a PhD degree in life science;
• Proven experience in the day-to-day management and operations of a laboratory;
• Expertise in molecular biology, mammalian cell culture;
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and delivering outcomes with a high degree of autonomy;
• The successful candidate must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Prior experience with next generation sequencing is a plus.
• Experience working in an international or multicultural environment.