BHL Guide: Who Should Apply & How
Who is this job for?
This is one of the EMBL jobs meant for someone with lab management experience. The Laboratory Officer will run daily operations in Dr. Arnaud Krebs's genomics group in the Genome Biology Unit, support experiments and troubleshooting, test new reagents and next-generation sequencing workflows, and manage stocks, budgets and training.
Eligibility at a glance
- A Master or PhD degree in life science
- Proven experience managing the day-to-day running of a laboratory
- Expertise in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture
- Proficient spoken and written English; NGS experience is a plus
How to apply
- Apply online through the official EMBL recruitment system (Workday)
- Upload a cover letter and a CV
- Last date: 23 November 2026, 23:59 CET (written in listing)
Tips for applicants from India
- The listing says onsite interviews are planned for the week of 7 December 2026, so keep your passport and travel documents in order
- Describe lab management tasks with numbers, such as team size, equipment handled or budgets managed
- EMBL states that successful international candidates receive visa exemptions
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Job Description
The EMBL in Heidelberg, is looking for a Laboratory Officer to join Dr. Arnaud Krebs’s group within the Genome Biology Unit. The group develops and applies genomics technologies to understand basic mechanisms regulating gene expression in higher eukaryotes. The group works in an interdisciplinary manner across divers projects, integrating experimental and computational biology approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating day-to-day laboratory activities, ensuring the smooth running of experiments, and providing hands-on technical support to research projects;
- Assisting lab members with experiments, troubleshooting and protocol optimisation;
- Coordinating quality control and benchmarking of key reagents; and contributing to the implementation and evaluation of new tools, reagents and experimental workflows, particularly in next-generation sequencing and other high-throughput technologies;
- Managing laboratory stocks, budgets, equipment and resources;
- Maintaining laboratory organisation;
- Training new group members; and teaching and mentoring students and visitors.
Qualifications
- A Master or a PhD degree in life science;
- Proven experience in the day-to-day management and operations of a laboratory;
- Expertise in molecular biology, mammalian cell culture;
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and delivering outcomes with a high degree of autonomy;
- The successful candidate must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Skills Required
- Prior experience with next generation sequencing is a plus.
- Experience working in an international or multicultural environment.
Additional Information
| Company | European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) |
|---|---|
| Location | Heidelberg |
| Job Type | Full-time · 3-year contract (renewable up to 9 years) |
| Experience Level | Laboratory Officer (Master or PhD) |
| Salary / Stipend | Grade 5 – from EUR 4,147.92 per month after tax |
| Application Deadline | 2026-11-23 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-02 |
| Company Website | https://www.embl.org/ ↗ |
| Source | Official Career Page ↗ |
| Contract length | 3 years (renewable for up to 9 years) |
| Interviews | Onsite interviews foreseen in the week of 7 December 2026 |
| Group | Dr. Arnaud Krebs, Genome Biology Unit |
| International applicants | Successful candidates are offered visa exemptions |
| How to apply | Submit a cover letter and a CV through the EMBL online system; applications close at 23:59 CET on 23/11/2026 |
| Response | EMBL aims to respond within two weeks after the closing date |
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