Laboratory Manager bei Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e V

Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V.

The Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V. (IPF) develops innovations in materials science for the fields of resources, health and information. The IPF employs about 500 people in five scientific institutes, administration and technical services. New topics and methods are increasingly explored in flexible research structures such as independent junior groups. The IPF is certified as a family-friendly employer according to the Audit berufundfamilie®. Further information can be found at www.ipfdd.de.

Laboratory Manager (No: 154-2023)

The IPF Institute Biofunctional Polymer Materials, in the research area Electronic Tissue Technology, is seeking to fill the position of a Laboratory Manager /
Technical Assistant with administrative tasks with 20 to 40 hours per week to be filled.

Job descriptions:

assist with managing the smooth running of a young and expanding research group
Microscopy techniques (transmitted light, fluorescence, electron scanning microscopy)
antibody-based analysis methods (ELISA, confocal microscopy)
maintenance, fixation and staining of cell cultures such as induced pluripotent stem cells
preparation of hydrogels according to established protocols
scientific and technical administrative task
required to schedule and coordinate scientific meetings and small symposia involving the staff of the research group but also local and international scientific collaborators
facilitate smooth communication with the institute and university administration in onboarding new people to the lab, HR, purchasing, deliveries, travel and others
procurement of scientific equipment as well as the maintenance and ordering of stocks of consumables
communication with external companies for arranging servicing of equipment
keep lab documentation (electronic and paper) up to date including standard operating procedures, safety documentation, archives and others
other management or technical tasks according to your aptitude and ambition

Requirements:

a university bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or training as a laboratory technician
good written and spoken German and English language proficiency
IT literacy and willingness to engage with various scientific management software should be demonstrated
experience in a chemical or biology laboratory setting is an advantage

Soft Skills:

very strong teamwork and organization skills
high motivation

Date of entry:

01.02.2024

Time limit:

2 Years

We offer you a varied and interesting challenge in an international working environment and appropriate remuneration. The remuneration and social benefits (including a company pension scheme, job ticket, flexible family-friendly working hours and job-related further training) are based on the qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (EG 9 TV-L).

For further information please contact Prof. Minev (0351/4658 285).

The IPF Dresden strives for gender equality and diversity in all fields. Applications by people with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Moreover, as the IPF would like to raise the proportion of women in fields where they are underrepresented, women in particular are invited to apply. The personal data collected by the IPF relating to your application, as well as the evaluation thereof shall be processed exclusively for purposes of the application process on the basis of contractual measures under Art. 6 (1b) GDPR. These data shall not be transferred to third parties. Recipients shall comprise the employees responsible, the Works Council as well as, where applicable, the representative body for disabled employees and the equal opportunities officers of the IPF. Your application details provided to us shall be deleted by us 6 months after the end of the application process, i.e. either after the job advertised has been filled, or after we have decided not to fill the vacancy after all. For questions under data protection law and for exercising your rights, please contact: d atenschutz@ipfdd.de (data protection officer). You have the right to complain to the supervisory authority. Expenses for the interview participation will not be refunds.