Description

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and independently execute laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments.
• Collect, analyse and document data in compliance with internal and patent requirements.
• Prepare detailed experiment records, technical reports, databases, tables and graphs.
• Present and discuss results with supervisors and project teams.
• Conduct specialised studies (mode of action, uptake, metabolism, application timing, activity profiling, etc.).
• Work with biological materials under S2 biosafety conditions and perform sterile techniques.
• Establish, optimise and further develop experimental methods.
• Take responsibility for specific equipment, facilities or technical areas.

Profile & Skills

• Background in horticulture, agronomy or biology (apprenticeship, BMS, BSc or equivalent technical training).
• Experience with plants and plant diseases; knowledge in microbiology required.
• Additional experience in molecular biology or microscopy is a plus.
• Good command of German and English (B2 level or above).
• Autonomous, well-organised, quick to learn and able to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong scientific understanding, good decision-making skills and effective teamwork.