Research Engineer in Cell Biology and Genetics M/F

Job Description

Missions

Under the direction of the team leader, the recruited person will work on the rapid and optimal development of the research activities of the team and contribute to the organizational aspects of the group.

Activity

Management of the basic resources of the teams:

- Monitor stocks and ensure the supply of common reagents (enzymes, kits...).
- Participate in the preparation of common culture media and solutions of the team and of that of Dr. Damien Coudreuse (in collaboration with a research assistant in his group).

Organization of the teams:

- Place orders for routine operations for the Wu and Coudreuse teams.
- Ensure the maintenance and servicing of scientific equipment through interactions with the manufacturers.
- Contribute to the practical and administrative activities of the teams.

Contribution to research projects:

- Learn and apply specific techniques used in the team.
- Develop, optimize, and implement methodologies that are new for the team.
- Conduct experiments and analyses in response to requests from team members (team leader, post-docs and PhD students). Present her/his results in lab meetings.
- Contribute to the preparation and writing of research manuscripts.
- Supervision and training of students, such as for Master's internships.

- For all of her/his activities, the recruited person will alert, if necessary, the team leaders of any issues encountered in the tasks for which she/he is responsible.

Your Profil

Skills

- Good level of spoken and written English (B2 to C1 levels according to the CECRL Framework). The language of the teams is English, both for the interactions between the members of the group and for the writing and communication of protocols.
- Mastery of classical molecular biology techniques (plasmid construction, western blots, PCR, DNA and RNA manipulation...).
- Ability to use standard office software (Office).
- Demonstrate a high level of motivation for participating in the development of the research projects but also for managing the various administrative and organizational tasks for which she/he will be responsible.
- Ability to work in a team and in collaboration with internal and external team members and collaborators.
- Experience in genetics, microbiology (yeast), and fluorescence microscopy.

Your Work Environment

The Research Engineer will work on the full-time basis in the team of Dr. Pei-Yun Jenny Wu, according to the working conditions and salary detailed in her/his contract. She/he may have to work outside of the IBGC (“mission”) in the context of her/his activities. She/he will be trained to all the protocols in place at IBGC, allowing her/him to work in a safe environment. An authorization for working outside of regular hours may be delivered if needed, at the request of the Research Engineer. An extension of the contract may be possible.
The recruited person will work in the Institute of Biochemistry and Cellular Genetics (CNRS UMR 5095). The IBGC is a fundamental research institute focused on various themes ranging from cell cycle biology to the study of metabolism. The institute is made up of 14 research teams that use a wide range of model systems. The Research Engineer will join the team of Dr. Pei-Yun Jenny Wu, which uses fission yeast to study fundamental biological mechanisms.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Between €2,496.98 and €2,662.14 gross per month, depending on experience.

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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