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 employment, 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
• Work Location: Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg
• Application Deadline: 08/21/2026

For further questions, please contact Mr. Prof. Dr. Achim Kaasch at 0391-67-13392.

Your application:

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

online application

by E-Mail:

bewerbung@med.ovgu.de - (Reference number: 535-2026)

by Post:

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Faculty of Medicine

Personnel Division - Recruiting

Reference number: 535-2026

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