Biology Laboratory Technician at 50%The University of Neuchâtel is advertising a position for a Biology Laboratory Technician at 50% to be filled within the Institute of Biology, Soil Biodiversity group, at the Faculty of Science.ActivitiesIn your capacity as a laboratory technician, you will participate in research activities in soil biodiversity and ecology under the direction of the institute's professors. You will ensure the management of a research laboratory (maintenance of laboratory and field instruments, management of products and consumables, management of the sample collection, and responsibility for safety). You will support students (master's and doctoral) in their research projects, the teaching of basic laboratory methods, the recruitment, the supervision of apprentices, and the preparation of equipment for practical work (bachelor's and master's). You will collaborate on activities within the Institute of Biology (IBIOL) in coordination with the building maintenance staff and the facility manager.RequirementsHolding a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training as a laboratory technician or an equivalent qualification, you possess the ability to work autonomously and organize your activities according to priorities. You have a sense of responsibility and demonstrate responsiveness.Possessing confirmed experience in the techniques required by the position such as working in sterile conditions, molecular methods for analyzing soil organism diversity (protists and invertebrates, DNA barcoding, study of environmental DNA by high-throughput sequencing), optical microscopy (possibly scanning electron microscopy), physico-chemical soil analyses, fieldwork (sampling, assistance in setting up experiments, measuring devices). Have an affinity for fundamental research (on soil biodiversity).You are motivated to learn new laboratory and field techniques and have a marked interest in science and technology. Possessing analytical skills, you master standard Office software (Excel, Word) and have excellent knowledge of French and English. You are open to others and comfortable in interactions with all members of the institute.Start date: October 1st or by agreementApplication deadline: July 20thInformation:The position will likely be filled through an internal recruitment process.If you wish to take on this challenge, please apply online on our website by attaching your complete file (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and work certificates).We specify that only applications submitted online on our recruitment portal will be taken into consideration.The University of Neuchâtel attaches particular importance to equality and diversity: jid7b70f38aen jit0728aen jpiy26aen
Biology Laboratory Technician Arbeitgeber: Université de Neuchâtel
L'Université de Neuchâtel est un employeur de choix, offrant un environnement de travail stimulant et collaboratif au sein de la Faculté de droit. Avec un engagement fort envers l'égalité et la diversité, elle favorise le développement professionnel de ses employés grâce à des opportunités de formation continue et un soutien constant dans leurs missions. Travailler ici signifie contribuer à une institution respectée tout en bénéficiant d'une culture de travail inclusive et dynamique.
