Biomedical Laboratory Scientist / Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) - Institute of Medical Microbio[...]

Biomedical Laboratory Scientist / Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) - Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hospital Hygiene

Third-party fundes within the B-PHAGE project, supported by STEP Saxony-Anhalt

You will support fundamental research on bacteriophages and take on key experimental and organisational responsibilities in the laboratory. The project focuses on the molecular basis of phage-host interactions in Staphylococcus aureus and on establishing the groundwork for the rational development of phage therapy.

Your Responsibilities:

• Culturing of S. aureus strains as well as propagation, amplification and purification of bacteriophages
• Performance of standard microbiological assays (plaque assays, titrations, growth curves, host range determination)
• Establishment and maintenance of the phage and strain collection, including cryopreservation and database management
• DNA extraction and preparation of samples for sequencing (library preparation, Oxford Nanopore)
• Preparation of media, buffers and solutions, and organisation of laboratory operations (ordering, responsibility for instruments, maintenance and calibration records)
• Careful documentation of experiments and preparation of results

Your Profile:

• Completed vocational training as a biomedical laboratory scientist (MTL/MTLA), laboratory technician in biology (Biologielaborant:in), BTA, CTA or an equivalent qualification; alternatively, a completed degree in biology, biotechnology or a related discipline
• Confident command of standard microbiological and molecular biology methods and reliable aseptic technique>
• Willingness to work under BSL-2 conditions
• Careful, well-organised and dependable working style, with meticulous documentation
• Experience working with bacteriophages or staphylococci is an advantage
• Enjoyment of working as part of an international research team

We offer:

• A varied position at a university hospital combining patient care, research and teaching
• Regular working hours with no shift, weekend or on-call duties
• The opportunity to contribute to an internationally visible research topic with a clear clinical perspective
• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, including Oxford Nanopore sequencing, and to an extensive collection of clinical isolates
• Benefit from a wide range of internal and external training and professional development opportunities
• Help protect the environment and enjoy discounted public transportation through a job ticket
• In addition, we offer a diverse range of sports and relaxation activities as part of our workplace health promotion program
• Onboarding: At the start of your emplo yment, you will participate in our orientation program, where you will receive important information and training sessions

Terms and Conditions:

• Sala ry: The salary group E9b according to " Tarifvertrag der Ärzte an Universitätskliniken." awaits you.
• Appointment: starting 1 October 2026, full-time and for a fixed term until 30 June 2029
• Application Deadline: 08/21/2026

For further questions, please contact Mr. Prof. Dr. Achim Kaasch at .

Your application:

Preferred application format: online submission including a cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates.

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Faculty of Medicine
Personnel Division - Recruiting
Reference number:
Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg

If you have an international vocational or academic qualification , your application must be accompanied by a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (KMK). If you do not yet have a certificate evaluation, you will need to apply for one if your application is successful.

The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It therefore encourages women with according qualifications to apply. Applications from persons with a certified serious disability will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification.