Laboratory technician

Euraxess; Cartagena; Presencial; EUR 22.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support a research project in plant biotechnology. The role involves executing key tasks like cell cultures, PCR, and conducting detailed analyses. Applicants should have a background in clinical and biomedical laboratory techniques along with relevant experience in molecular biology.

Formación

• Senior clinical and biomedical laboratory technician.
• Experience in plant cell culture and in vitro culture is valuable.
• Training in molecular biology and laboratory techniques needed.

Responsabilidades

• Perform cell cultures and plate cultures.
• Conduct PCRs and optical microscopy.
• Analyze cell phenotyping, roots, and biomass.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology

Cell cultures

Laboratory management

Educación

High School Diploma

Vocational Training Level II

Descripción del empleo

Job Opportunity : Laboratory Technician at the Technical University of Cartagena

• Hours : 35 hours / week, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location : Institute of Plant Biotechnology - Genetics Laboratory, Paseo Alfonso XIII, 48, Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
• Contract : Temporary, linked to research project funding
• Start Date : 26 May 2025

Position Title : Laboratory Technician

Research Area : Biological Sciences

Professional Category : Group III, Technical Specialist (High School Diploma, Vocational Training Level II or equivalent)

Qualifications : Senior clinical and biomedical laboratory technician; relevant training or experience in plant cell culture and in vitro culture are also considered.

Salary : €22,044.54 gross annually

Project Title : Sequence identification of control genes to enhance cell growth rate in plant tissues

Expected Employment Start : 01 / 07 / 2025

Key Tasks :

• Cell cultures and plate cultures
• Cell phenotyping, roots and biomass analysis
• PCRs and optical microscopy

Requirements :

• Specific training (20%) in molecular biology, cell cultures, laboratory management
• Professional experience (20%) in in vitro plant culture, cell cultures in flasks and bioreactors
• Personal interview (15%) demonstrating knowledge in sterile procedures, molecular biology techniques like PCR, qPCR, DNA / RNA extraction

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