Research Technician

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest-ranked scientific research organisations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany) and further Units are situated Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK), Rome (Italy) and Barcelona (Spain).

EMBL Grenoble shares the European Photon and Neutron Science (EPN) Campus with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) and the French national Institut de Biologie Structurale (IBS), whose complementary and integrated facilities provide a very rich environment for structural biologists.

EMBL is seeking to recruit a Research Technician in the Research Group of Dr. Leonie Anton at EMBL Grenoble. The Anton group uses cellular structural biology to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the interactions of parasites or bacteria with their hosts. This approach combines methods from cell biology (advanced light microscopy, gene editing) and structural biology (cryo electron microscopy, cryo electron tomography) to investigate host-pathogen interfaces in their cellular environment.

Your role 

You will provide specific technical support to research projects of the Anton Group, and assist the lab with experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology, including gene cloning, protein complex purification, cell culture maintenance, stable cell line creation and establishing cell culture protocols in an BSL-2 environment. You are also expected to help with the management of the lab.

Other main tasks include:

• General laboratory work: maintaining chemical stocks, keeping track of and managing laboratory supplies and ordering.
• To be responsible for equipment maintenance and repair, including communications with company representatives.
• To contribute to the training of students and fellows on laboratory practice and the equipment and techniques used.
• To actively participate in ongoing research projects in the Anton group

You have 

• A degree in a relevant field (biology or related disciplines).
• Working experience in molecular biology, biochemistry and cell culture.
• Project management experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to supervise and collaborate with other research teams.
• Good knowledge of desktop software applications.
• In a multi-lingual environment, excellent command of English is mandatory.

You may also have

• Previous experience working in a BSL-2 safety environment.
• Fluency in French and other European languages would be an advantage.

Contract length: 5 years. The Anton Lab will open in February 2027. The preferred start date is soon thereafter, to support the setup phase. This role offers the opportunity to play a central part in establishing the lab’s operations and culture within a cutting-edge research environment.

Salary: Grade 5 (salary starting from EUR 3.568,39 after tax, and before 12,99% EMBL social security deductions, plus other paid benefits)

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 insurance for 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 package including installation grant (if applicable)

• Campus life: Free shuttle bus (Heidelberg), library, subsidised on-site 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 believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.

• 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

21/08/2026