Research Assistant (Molecular Biology): MPI of Molecular Physiology 1136 views

The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology is inviting applications to fill a position for a Research Technician/Assistant (Molecular Biology) in the group of Dr. Alexander Bird.

Responsibilities:

• Support colleagues in the lab with their research projects
• Work independently with cell culture (Passing, transfecting, and cloning various cell lines)
• Work independently with molecular biological techniques (e.g. PCR, DNA cloning, Western Blotting, protein purification)
• Perform standard laboratory tasks such as purchasing and lab organization

Requirements:

• Applicant must have completed training at a technician school for biology or have equivalent experience
• Applicant must have experience with molecular biology techniques (i.e. cloning, PCR)
• Applicant must possess a team-oriented personality, yet are able to operate independently
• Applicant must possess strong communication skills in English.

Duration: The contract is for 2 years.

Application:

• Send application via email to alex.bird@mpi-dortmund.mpg.de including a cover letter and CV