Lab & Science Manager (f/m/x)

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.

Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and technological development.

Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people's quality of life at the fastest rate possible.

This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?

The Computational Health Center is a dynamic and innovative institution engaged in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) methods for biomedical applications. In this highly explosive and relevant field of research we are one of the largest and most recognized centers in Germany. On a national and international level we are active and recognized in numerous initiatives and networks.

The Institute of Computational Biology (ICB) is globally recognised for innovations in data analysis and modelling of biological systems and diseases, anchored at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich. At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment.

The Theis Lab has a long-standing reputation for pioneering machine learning and AI methods in molecular biology, in particular on single-cell genomics.

Ihre Aufgaben

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Lab Manager (f/m/x) to join the dynamic research team in the lab of Prof. Fabian Theis. The Lab Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth operation of the Theis lab by ensuring fair distribution of tasks, facilitating communication, and maintaining high organizational standards. This position is ideal for someone with strong interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills who enjoys contributing to a collaborative and productive research environment.

Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.), CEO of Helmholtz Munich:

"We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics.

Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."

Your tasks

• manage projects and grants, coordinate deliverables and ingest new ones

• proof-read and help writing manuscripts & reports

• distribute lab duties fairly and check their completion

• maintain lab website and wiki pages

• generally serve as contact person for the lab

Ihr Profil

• MSc-level university degree, preferably in Health, Medicine, Computational field or similar

• demonstrable experience in scientific project management

• attention to detail and the ability to diligently manage a broad range of different responsibilities in your own time

• excellent verbal and written fluency in English

• ability to work independently within an international team and environment

  Desirable qualifications

• a background in AI or computational biology

• extra training in project management or agile techniques

Wir bieten Ihnen

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers

• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities

• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays

• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany

• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives