Scientific Training Officer

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of early-career scientists globally and to work within one of Europes leading life sciences research organizations. As a staff member of the EMBL International Centre for Advanced Training (EICAT) your role is pivotal in contributing to the organizations training mission. Working within a dynamic team you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of scientific practical courses leveraging your scientific training and organizational the run-up to some courses weekend work may be necessary which is compensated by time-off or overtime pay. You will work in a team with two scientific training officers. You will report to the External Scientific Courses Programme Lead. The role is based on-site at EMBL Heidelberg in Germany. The position requires onsite presence. Hybrid working options are occasionally possible between events in agreement with your line manager.

Your role

Course Operations (in collaboration with your course team colleagues):

Collaborate with course organisers to plan wet lab and computer training practicals.

Prepare protocol booklets.

Assess the practicality and logistics of implementing course activities.

Collaborate closely with course organisers trainers and tutors and other users to facilitate smooth lab activities.

Support supplier relationships if particular:Coordinate/assist the delivery installation and uninstallation of course-specific training/demo equipment and with the negotiation of in-kind sponsorship with companies.

Coordinate with the IT team for set up of computational practicals/courses and the Core Facilities for access and use of equipment and training for wet lab practicals.

Assist course organizers and trainers in managing pre-course work and course content through EMBLs learning management system (EMBLeCampus) ensuring participants have access to necessary materials. (Training will be provided)

Training Lab Operations:

Manage inventory and equipment in the training lab ensuring supplies are well-stocked and equipment is in optimal

condition.

Ensure adherence to access guidelines booking procedures and safety protocols in the training laboratory for all users while participating the implementing and advancement of sustainability measures in accordance with awarded LEAF certification.

Assist with monitoring and planning the training lab budget.

Ad-hoc Support and Collaboration:

Provide support to senior team members on ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners sponsors suppliers and co-trainers.

Foster positive working relationships with EMBL staff including but not limited to Internal Training IT Purchase Finance Health & Safety Facility Management Core Facilities and Science Education and Public Engagement (SEPE).

You have

• A MSc or PhD degree in the molecular life sciences or a technical school degree (BTA/CTA/PTA) with relevant research or professional experience in academia or industry.

• Proficiency in a broad portfolio of wet lab molecular biology techniques especially cell culture work.
• Basic computational skills or a willingness to support computer training laboratory setup for courses.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills initiative and a problem-solving attitude are required.
• Willingness to learn and progressively assume responsibilities.
• Open-minded friendly and collaborative mindset when interacting with various stakeholders.
• Team-player
• Excellent professional fluency in English

You may also have

• Advanced computational data analysis experience.
• A good level in German would be advantageous.
• Previous experience with e-learning or learning management systems (e.g. Moodle).
• Project management tools for progress tracking

Contract length:

3 years (renewable up to 9 years in total)

Salary:

Salary: Grade 4-6; depending on qualifications and experience; basic salary starting at 3.704 EUR/month (national tax free before 12.05% EMBL social security deductions

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven community-oriented and international. As an inclusive equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

• Financial incentives:Salary free of income tax Monthly family child and non-resident allowances annual salary review pension scheme death benefit long-term care accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

• Flexible working arrangements

• Private medical insurancefor you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

• Generous time off:30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays

• Relocation packageincluding installation grant (if applicable)

• Campus life:Free shuttle bus (select sites) on-site library subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria casual dress code extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg) 10 days of child sick leave generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances

• Benefits for international newcomers:Visa exemption education grant for private schooling financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

• For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page to find out more.

• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women LGBTQ & individuals from all nationalities.

• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date