Technical Research Assistant (f/m/d) 75-100%

Technical Research Assistant (f/m/d) 75-100%

Join the International Research Group PAN at the Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen as a Technical Research Assistant. The group studies how sex determination evolves across insects, combining high‑throughput genomics with functional approaches.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab organization, maintenance, safety, inventory management and purchasing.
• Optimize and perform routine DNA/RNA lab work, including extraction, library preparation and qPCR.
• Support insect genetic engineering experiments such as CRISPR/RNAi microinjection in embryos and cell line maintenance.
• Contribute to microscopy‑based workflows (FISH and ISH staining, imaging).
• Provide training and day‑to‑day support to members of the research group.

Profile

• University degree (or equivalent experience) in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Solid hands‑on experience with routine molecular biology techniques; willingness to learn cell biology and genetic engineering approaches.
• Strong organisational skills and a reliable, independent working style.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn and interest in optimising protocols.
• Good communication skills; English is the working language of the lab, German is an advantage.
• Leadership mindset, collaborative attitude and commitment to maintaining a supportive, well‑functioning lab environment.

Offer

• An interesting and responsible job.
• Remuneration according to TVöD Bund, including employer‑financed company pension scheme.
• Job ticket allowance.
• Wide range of training and further education opportunities.
• Company health management, including yoga courses and health days.

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are under‑represented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Application deadline: January 13th, 2026. Submit motivation letter, CV and certificates in English through our job portal.

Contact: Dr. Miya Qiaowei Pan – (group leader). For job portal questions –