Lab Manager (m/f/div)

The Department for “Mitochondrial Proteostasis” headed by director Prof. Dr. Thomas Langer is looking for full time

Lab Manager (m/f/div)
(job code 22-2022)

The department for “Mitochondrial Proteostasis” studies mitochondria, their regulation and their dysfunction in ageing, in cardiomyopathies, and neurodegenerative diseases. We use a multidisciplinary approach applying genetic, biochemical, and mass spectrometric methods in cultured cells and genetically modified mouse models.

We seek a highly motivated person with a strong scientific background to work closely with the department head and join an enthusiastic and collaborative team in an outstanding scientific environment. The applicant should have an interest in research, administration, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Your tasks include

• Administration of transgenic mouse breeding
• Participation in the strategy development for genetically modified mice
• General scientific administrative duties, correspondence and documentation in German and English
• Responsibility as genetic safety officer
• Mentorship of early career researchers
• Supervision of laboratory technicians
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Management of the department’s finances

Your qualifications should include

• Trained and experienced scientist in molecular biology holding a PhD degree
• Strong background in mouse handling and management of mouse strains, preferably with experience in generation of genetically modified mice
• Excellent language skills (German and English)
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
• Motivation and team spirit

Research Environment

The Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing was founded in 2008 with the mission to unravel fundamental mechanisms of healthy ageing. It is part of a broad network of institutions in the Cologne-Bonn area dedicated to research on ageing and age-related disease, constituting a vibrant and collaborative environment. Equipped with state-of-the-art core facilities, the institute provides outstanding opportunities for its scientists. At the moment, we host 350 employees – including guest scientists – from 30 different nations.

The employment contract will be based on contracts for the civil service (TVöD Bund, Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst) and will initially be time-limited. The Max Planck Society endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity, and therefore seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourages women to apply. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of employees with severe disabilities in its workforce. Applications from persons with severe disabilities are expressly desired.

Are you interested?

Then please upload your complete application documents, containing a cover letter, your CV, and up to three references in electronic form as one single PDF file via our online application platform until September 10^th, 2022.

For further information about the Institute and the Langer department please see www.age.mpg.de.