Tutor Xcool Lab Molecular Biology and Chemistry (m/f/d)

The Lighthouse Visitor Center of the European XFEL informs visitors about the facility and its research. Within the Lighthouse, the Xcool Lab is a place for extracurricular education and consists of two student laboratories, one for physics and one for molecular biology and chemistry. School classes can take part in one of our courses for one day. You conduct various experiments, present their results and discuss the science behind them. As a working student, you will work on average a full day per week. The successful candidate will: As a tutor at the Xcool Lab in close cooperation with employees: Preparing experiments before starting a Xcool Lab day Students: supervise and support the implementation of experiments in physics Help to summarize and discuss experimental results A safe working environment for pupils: to ensure that Xcool Lab staff is supervised give guided tours through our exhibition and experimentation hall, providing information and answering questions Possible participation in the new and further development of materials and experiments Possible participation in outreach programs and events as well as assistance with the information desk at the Lighthouse

Current bachelor's or master's degree in the fields of biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry or a related subject with a duration of at least one further year (please specify the expected completion date of your studies in your application). An apprenticeship course is advantageous, but not necessarily necessary. Practical laboratory experience with the following experimental techniques: PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme digestion Experience with some of the following areas would be advantageous: UV-Vis spectral photometry, bacterial transformations, bacterial cultures, DNA extraction, practical experience with bioinformatics tools, in particular sequence analysis, primer design or models of structural biology Ability to convey concepts of molecular biology and chemistry in an easily understandable manner Organizational talent, communication skills and problem-solving competence Teamability, Self-employment, Responsibility Flowing control of German language (C1) and good English skills A certain degree of flexibility on weekdays (one working day per week; the specific day may vary from week to week) For additional information please contact Sebastian Frerichmann (sebastian.frerichmann@xfel.eu). Workplace is Schenefeld, in the Hamburger Großraum.

Become part of a dynamic international and multicultural team of scientists:inside, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Join the latest scientific and technical progress and connect international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect. Work-life balance & flexibility Family-friendly work environment (e.g. additional childcare days) Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home, depending on the task 30 days holiday plus 24. and 31. December as free days Compensation & long-term security Transparent salary and social benefits correspond to those of the public service in Germany Level: minimum Level 2/2 with 2,975.32 € – max. 3/2 with €3,164.20 (These values refer to a full-time employment of 39 hours per week and are adjusted according to the part-time model.) The actual level depends on the individual enrollment status (bachelor or master studies). Here is the link to the current payment table. Depending on the salary group, we offer an annual special payment of 75 to 95 % of a monthly salary. Partially funded Germany Ticket Generous occupational pensions (6.45 % of the monthly salary) Support from day one Extensive financial support for moving English as a company language: it allows easy communication in our international environment Learning, wellbeing & community Variety of further training options incl. awarded English and German courses Granted sport membership with access to over 7,000 sports clubs. Monthly get-togethers and subsidised operating restaurant Free and easy access to a Mental Health platform Reference number: X-450 Duration: The employment is limited to 2 years and can be extended. .