Tutor (f/m/d) for the Xcool Lab in molecular biology and chemistry

The Position

• Work as a tutor in the Xcool Lab working closely with the teaching and outreach staff
• Prepare experiments before the start of a Xcool Lab day
• Teach, supervise and support school students in doing experiments
• Help with summary and discussions of experimental results
• Ensure safe working environments for students under supervision of responsible Xcool Lab staff
• Guide tours of the exhibition and experiment hall, providing information and answering questions
• Possibly contribute to new and further development of materials and experiments
• Possibly contribute to outreach programmes and events and help out at the information desk in the Lighthouse

Requirements

• Currently studying towards a Bachelor or Master in the subjects of biology, molecular biosciences, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry or a related field for at least one more year (please indicate the expected completion date of your studies in the application). Studying in a course targeted at future teachers (Lehramt) is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Practical laboratory experience with the following experimental techniques: PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme digests
• Experience with some of the following would be an asset: UV-visible spectrophotometry, bacterial transformations, bacteria culture, DNA extraction, practical experience with bioinformatics tools, particularly sequence analysis, primer design or structural biology models
• Ability to communicate concepts in molecular biology and chemistry in an easy-to-understand way
• Organisational and communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team, independence, sense of responsibility
• Fluency in German (C1) and a working knowledge of English
• A certain degree of flexibility on weekdays (one working day per week; the specific day may vary from week to week)

Our offer

• A family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• Flexible working hours and options to work from home (depending on your role and tasks)
• 30 days of paid vacation, plus December 24th and 31st off (granted by the employer)

• Transparent compensation aligned with public service organizations in Germany
• Salary range: min. 2/2 with 2,975.32€ - max. 3/2 with 3,164.20€ (these values refer to a working time of 39 hours a week in full time and will be adjusted according to the part-time model), the actual level is defined by the individual university enrollment (Bachelor's or Master's degree), here is the link to the current valid
• Depending on the pay group, we offer an annual special payment of 75-95% of one month’s salary.
• Partially funded public transportation Deutschlandticket
• Generous company pension scheme (6.45% of your monthly salary)

• English as company language, enabling easy collaboration in our international environment

• Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
• Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
• Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
• Free access to a professional mental health support platform