Chemical-Technical Assistant or Chemical Laboratory Technician or Biological-Technical Assistant or Biological Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) (15/2026)

Your area of responsibility

Research topic:

You will support the MetaCom – Center for Plant Metabolomics and Computational Biochemistry, established in 2023. Our team focuses on the analysis of small molecules (metabolites) from plants using chromatography and mass spectrometry, and on under-standing their roles in plant physiological processes. The smooth execution of these complex technologies requires a well-organized laboratory environment and dedicated, careful team members.

Your tasks:

• Processing of sample materials and preparation for analytical analyses (e.g., extractions and derivatizations)
• Performance of standard and quality control measurements, primarily using GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry)
• Basic maintenance and servicing of GC-MS systems
• Support in data analysis and interpretation
• Preparation of experimental documentation and quality assurance records
• Conducting plant physiological experiments and harvesting plant samples for analysis
• Performing molecular biology techniques, including RNA extraction, PCR, and Western blotting
• Training and supervision of students and trainees

Our benefits

Modern Working Conditions
Comprehensive introduction to work techniques and a modern research environment with state-of-the-art equipment and up-to-date software

Career Development
Targeted training opportunities and access to a specialized library with electronic resources and quiet workspaces

Compensation & Security
Classification according to TV-L including annual bonus, pension scheme (VBL), health offers, and discounted canteen meals

Ideal Working Environment
A varied and inspiring workplace in an international setting at a leading scientific and innovation hub

Team Spirit and Leadership Culture
An open culture that strengthens teamwork, enables career networking, and promotes your research skills.

Work-Life Balance
Flexible working models, remote work options, and 30 days of annual leave – for a balanced work-life experience.

About us

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) is a non-university research institution of the Leibniz Association on the Weinberg Campus of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. As a foundation under public law, the IPB is under direct supervision of the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

The IPB is an internationally recognized research institution and consists of four scientific Departments, additional independent junior research groups, and the Department Administration & Infrastructure (about 200 employees, including about 40 PhD students). Research at the IPB aims to understand the (bio)chemical basis of plant resilience and performance in challenging environments related to climate change. The IPB offers excellent research facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure to investigate the chemical diversity, biochemical interactions, and biological roles of small natural molecules in plants and fungi, with an emphasis on specialized metabolites, chemical mediators, and relevant molecular networks of functional gene and protein regulation (https://www.ipb-halle.de/en/).

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and promoting a healthy work-life balance, and has been awarded the "Total E-Quality" rating for its efforts in this area. The IPB is also a member of the nationwide "Success Factor Family" corporate network and the Diversity Charter. Applications from severely disabled persons or applicants of equivalent status are expressly welcome. Further information on family friendliness, equal opportunities and diversity can be found at: www.ipb-halle.de/institut