We are Europe’s flagship research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.

Our Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) consists of several organisational units providing service to EMBL investigators.

Your role 

You will be assigned several routine duties in the animal house, such as:

  • Operating cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation equipment
  • Waste disposal
  • Cage washing and preparation
  • Cleaning of working and common areas
  • Unloading, unpacking and storing incoming supplies
  • Maintenance of stores and stocks, included record-keeping
  • General basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment
  • Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

You have 

  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in similar duties
  • Basic computer skills (email and Microsoft Office package)
  • Proficiency in German language and basic knowledge of English language
  • Ability to work as part of a team

You may also have

  • Prior experience working in an animal facility would be an asset

Contract length:

Initially 1 year with the possibility to be extended

Salary: Grade 1 (monthly salary starting from EUR 3,000, after tax and before social security contributions, plus additional 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.

Campus life & benefits:

  • Attractive income tax free salary and full inclusion in the national system including related benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns 

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

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

  • Family benefits: On-site Kindergarten (Heidelberg), maternity leave and holiday clubs on campus

What else you need to know

  • 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 please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date shown below.

Closing Date

07/04/2026


 

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