Laboratory Technician / Lab Manager

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN / LAB MANAGER

Central European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Brno, Czech Republic www. ceitec.eu

We are the Czech Republic's flagship basic research institute based at Masaryk University. Our modern in-house core facilities, which provide open access to the latest technologies and expertise, currently support more than 500 researchers from over 35 countries, who are together pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the areas of structural biology, molecular medicine, genomics and proteomics of plant systems, and neuroscience.

CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award. We were the first research institution in the Czech Republic that secure one of the top places in the Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020 competition.

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About the position:

A position of laboratory technician/lab manager is available in the “Protein- DNA interactions” group that is part of the Structural Biology program at CEITEC, Masaryk University (MU). The group is studying biological processes using biomolecular NMR and related biophysical methods for the investigation of protein structures and their interactions (other proteins, nucleic acids, small ligands).

Research will be conducted at CEITEC located on the life science campus of Masaryk University (Brno, Bohunice, https: // www. ceitec.eu/).

What will your daily tasks include?

responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the lab including the basic management of laboratory resources

ordering all reagents and plastics for the lab

preparation of various media and buffers

cultivation of bacterial cultures

sharing in the performance of biochemistry experiments (PCR, cloning, expression of proteins, etc.)

management of maintenance and service of shared laboratory equipment

help incoming co-workers into a smooth start in the lab

You have (necessary competencies):

at least a Master degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or other related fields of life sciences

good knowledge of English (oral and written)

excellent interpersonal and communication skills

high motivation, flexibility, and self-driven interest to learn new things

reliability, team player, meticulousness

knowledge of "laboratory chemistry" - preparation of solutions with defined concentrations, adjusting pH, preparation of media for bacterial cultures, etc.

computer literacy, MS Word, Excel

excellent experience with molecular biology, protein purification, and biochemistry is a big plus

We are offering:

Medical insurance

6 weeks of paid holiday

Contribution to a pension scheme

Nursery school / playgroup allowance

Flat-rate meal contributions

A multisport card and sports lessons directly at the Campus

Reduced prices for mobile operator tariffs

Psychological counseling

What else you need to know

Application deadline:15th December 2023

Expected start date: January 2024 or earlier

Hours: Full-time

Duration: fixed term

Applications including a CV , a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references should be sent via e-application.

In the case of any difficulties filling out the e-application, please contact [email protected]

In justified cases, the job announcer can extend, interrupt, or cancel the selection procedure.

Still hesitating whether to join us?

We value our employees, and we support them from their very first day at CEITEC. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and offer a highly collaborative, collegial, and family-friendly, international working environment with relocation assistance through our Welcome Office. The selected candidate will become a part of the CEITEC scientific community with access to in-house core facilities and professional administrative support. You will become part of an international team of experts in their fields, who together contribute to improving human life and health. Have a look at what your potential peers say about working at CEITEC MU.

Brno is a lively city surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is a top destination for many educated expatriates working in the areas of science and technology. Brno is located in the heart of Europe and offers a great standard of living.

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For more information about the onboarding process, refer to a short video.