Laboratory technician (m/f)
Institute of Entomology
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics
Laboratory of Microscopy and Histology
Employment contract
Technician
Fixed-term
Full-time
1. 1. 2023
9. 12. 2022
Job description:
The Institute of Entomology of the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences (www.entu.cas.cz/en), announces a selection process for the position of Laboratory technician (m/f) for the Department of Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Microscopy and Histology.
Your job will be:
• Laboratory management (ensuring the usual operation of the laboratory – preparation of solutions, orders of goods)
• Preparation and processing of samples for histological and immunohistochemical staining, including preparation of paraplast sections and cryosections
• Preparation and processing of samples for scanning a transmission electron miscoscopy, including the production of semi-thin and ultra-thin sections
• Histological staining
• Training of students working in the Laboratory of Microscopy and Histology
• Help in teaching the practical part of University of South Bohemia courses led by the head of the laboratory
Requirements:
Bachelor degree
• University education in biology
• Flexibility and ability to adopt new work procedures
• Ability to master micromanipulation techniques – cutting paraffin, semi-thin and ultra-thin sections
• Ability to work with common computer programs (Microsoft Office, Excel)
• Ability to independently perform tasks as assigned by the manager
• Knowledge of English at a high-quality spoken and written level
• Communication and organisation skills
Benefits:
• 1 extra week of holiday, i.e. 5 weeks of paid holiday per year in total
• Subsidized lunches in our own canteen
• Benefits from Social fund
• Working in a stable, prestigious research institution of international importance
• Friendly international working environment
• Free language classes
• Concessionary mobile tariff at the contractual operator
• Concessionary banking services at the contractual bank
Additional information:
The starting date is 01 January 2023. The employment will be full-time and fixed-term.
How to apply:
Please send us your CV and motivation letter by 09 December 2022 via the REPLY button below.