Laboratory Technician

Institute of Plant Molecular Biology

Plant Cell Morphogenesis

Employment contract

We are starting a new Laboratory of Plant Cell Morphogenesis. Because we grow and expand, we need a technician who would take care of the routine in the laboratory.

Job is perfect for the bachelor/master students already at the campus, which would provide them with time flexibility and enable them to learn about routine laboratory practices.

Your role will involve:

• Taking care of autoclaving, handling GMO waste, autoclaving, monitoring chemicals, refilling liquid nitrogen and other similar housekeeping activities (filling up pipette tips etc.)
• Preparing basic media for plant and bacterial growth
• Occasional work with proteins, including checking plant protein extracts using Western blot.

• Fluent in English
• Basic laboratory skills
• Basic PC skills including proficiency in spreadsheet editors

• Subsidized lunches in our own canteen
• Standard health insurance and social security
• Benefits from Social fund and student benefits
• Working in a stable, prestigious research institution of international importance
• Welcome service and further support for foreigners (HR Award)
• English speaking, friendly & stimulating international working environment
• Work-life balance in a middle-sized university city offering options for outdoor, sport & cultural activities
• Free language classes (Czech for foreigners, English for Czechs)
• Concessionary services at the contractual operator and bank
• Access to accommodation in dormitories at the campus shared by the BC and the USB

The Biology Centre is located in České Budějovice (2 hours south of the capital Prague), a middle-sized city with ca. 100K inhabitants, relaxed atmosphere, over 750 years of tradition and a breathtaking countryside around. Both the town and the surrounding countryside provide numerous opportunities for research and leisure activities. There is also a growing international expert community at the Biology Centre CAS (BC CAS) and the University of South Bohemia (USB). In addition, the living costs are still low by international standards. Check out our Guide for Expats (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees) to read about life in the city and the Czech Republic.

The Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences holds the HR Award. Our selection process meets European standards for recruitment of researchers (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees/candidates/otm-r/) and we provide our employees from abroad with welcome service (visa application, administration, relocation & settlement support). Gender equality plan (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/about-us/gender-equality) has been accepted in 2022.

To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter via the REPLY button below.
 

For more information about this position, please contact Ivan Kulich (ivan.kulich@umbr.cas.cz).