Teaching & Research Laboratory Engineer (Life Sciences)

About the role

The Department of Life Sciences seeks a part‑time Teaching & Research Laboratory Engineer to support both instructional and research activities. You will work directly with undergraduate and graduate students, preparing labs, conducting plant‑science experiments, and ensuring a safe, well‑equipped environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare teaching and research laboratories for Life Sciences courses.
• Assist research projects and conduct plant‑science experiments.
• Perform sterile work with plant tissue cultures and genome‑size analysis using flow cytometry (FACS).
• Provide laboratory assistance and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Grow and maintain organisms used for research.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Handle procurement and purchasing processes for laboratory needs.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Life Sciences (M.Sc. preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with molecular biology and biochemistry protocols.
• Hands‑on experience conducting plant experiments in growth rooms and greenhouses.
• Experience organizing, operating, and maintaining teaching and research laboratories.
• Experience in plant‑science experiments – an advantage.
• Experience with plant tissue cultures or other tissue cultures – an advantage.
• Previous teaching or instructional experience – an advantage.

Required skills

• Molecular biology techniques
• Biochemistry protocols
• Plant tissue culture
• Flow cytometry (FACS) for genome‑size analysis
• Laboratory instrument operation and maintenance
• Procurement and purchasing for laboratory supplies
• Laboratory safety compliance

What we offer

• 50 % part‑time position
• Fixed‑term contract until October 2027
• Occasional work outside standard hours may be required