About this role
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is searching for a motivated Technical Assistant (m/f/d) to join our Genome Editing (GenEd) Trait Discovery group at our global headquarter in Einbeck, Germany. If you are passionate about advancing protein analytics in the field of agricultural sciences and have already acquired hands-on experience in protein-protein interaction technologies, then you will be a perfect candidate to join our team. What we offer is a position that supports state-of-the-art in-house protein technology applications with a clear focus and mindset to accelerate GenEd product development at KWS. This is a full-time position with a fixed-term contract until September 2027. We're excited to fill it as soon as possible!
Your responsibilities
Design, implementation and documentation of protein-protein interaction experiments Perform cloning and genetic transformation of bacteria and plants Prepare, evaluate and report data in internal meetings Contribute to general lab maintenance and team operations Bring in your potential: Completed training as BTA, ATA, LTA, bachelor’s or master’s degree in biochemistry or other comparable qualifications Experience with planta-based protein-protein interaction assay is a must have Knowledge of handling plant material and GH experiments is required Expertise in SDS-PAGE and western blotting methodologies will be considered a plus Experience with LIMS and ELN documentation High level of motivation and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset Excellent team player with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks Excellent communication skills in English are mandatory and German language skills will be beneficial
Our Offer
As a family-run business, we embrace the values of closeness, reliability, foresight, and independence—a culture that is put into practice, for example, through an open and friendly work environment. True to the motto, “Make yourself grow!” we encourage individual professional and personal development. We provide you with the right conditions to support this: flexible work hours, a company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, Christmas and vacation bonuses, preferred shares, childcare allowance, and the “Job Rad & Job Ticket” program. We look forward to receiving your application online via SuccessFactors.