European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is hiring a Scientific Officer - Metabolomics Core Facility

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is looking for a Scientific Officer to join its Metabolomics Core Facility (MCF) in Heidelberg. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting both routine user analyses and the development of new metabolomics workflows, collaborating closely with researchers from across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Interact with users to advise on experimental design and sampling for metabolomics and lipidomics studies.
• Perform sample preparation and analyte extraction from diverse sample types, including cells, bacteria, tissues, and biofluids.
• Manage incoming samples, metabolite standards, lipid standards, and spectral libraries.
• Prepare and perform LC-MS experiments, including mobile phase preparation, basic system maintenance, and data acquisition.
• Analyze metabolomics data and discuss the results directly with users.

What We're Looking For

• An appropriate undergraduate or advanced degree in analytical sciences, chemistry, or a related discipline (Bachelor´s / Master´s / Ph.D.) or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of hands-on experience in mass spectrometry or an analytical laboratory setting, preferably with LC-MS.
• Experience with diverse sample types (e.g., cells, bacteria, tissues, biofluids) and the analysis of metabolomics results.
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Nice to Have

• A background in computational biology, coding, or data sciences.
• Experience working in a service facility environment.
• Experience or interest in learning about data processing for targeted or untargeted metabolomics datasets.

Technical Stack

• LC-MS
• Mass spectrometry
• Orbitrap Exploris 240
• QTRAP 6500+
• Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC)

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Metabolomics Core Facility (MCF) at EMBL Heidelberg, led by Michael Zimmermann.

Benefits & Compensation

• Grade 6 monthly salary starting at €4,459.95 after tax, plus allowances based on personal circumstances.
• Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, and comprehensive insurances.
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family, including prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover.
• 30 days annual leave per year plus public holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Relocation package including an installation grant (if applicable).
• Campus life: Free shuttle bus, on-site library, subsidised gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, and extensive sports and social clubs.
• Family benefits: On-site kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid parental leave, and monthly allowances.
• Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel home every second year, and a monthly non-resident allowance.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based at our campus in Heidelberg, Germany.

As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture where everyone can realise their full potential.