Assistant Engineer (F/M)

EURAXESS Ireland; Paris; Hybride; EUR 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Collective catering

Transportation reimbursement up to 70%

Supplementary health insurance

Résumé du poste

Institut Curie, an internationally renowned cancer research center in France, seeks an Assistant Engineer in biology to contribute to the development of therapeutic molecules. The role focuses on culture of adherent cell lines, cytotoxicity and proliferation tests, RNA extraction, and close collaboration with researchers to advance the project.

Candidate must have Bac+2 to Bac+3 and 1–2 years of cell culture experience, with English level B1–B2, and a strong sense of rigor and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: Bac+2 to Bac+3 (BTS/Professional License/BUT).
• Experience: 1–2 years in practical cell culture.
• Knowledge: cell and molecular biology; write a laboratory notebook.

Responsabilités

• Maintain adherent cell culture (BS2).
• Perform cytotoxicity, proliferation and invasion assays.
• Extract RNA and conduct RT-qPCR and analyses.
• Collaborate with researchers to analyze data and progress the project.

Connaissances

English proficiency (B1–B2)

Organizational skills

Autonomy and teamwork

Rigour and enthusiasm for research

Formation

Bac+2 to Bac+3 (BTS - Professional License - BUT)

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Institut Curie - Research Center Department Administration Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 2 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The hosting structure

The Curie Institute Research Center

The "Institut Curie" is a major player in the research and fight against cancer. It consists of a hospital and a Research Center of more than 1000 employees with a strong international representativeness.

The objective of the Curie Institute Research Center is to develop basic research and to use the knowledge produced to improve the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics of cancers as part of the continuum between basic research and innovation serving the patient.

Laboratory

The 'Chemistry and Modelling for Cancer Biology' unit (UMR9187) is located at the Institut Curie research centre in Orsay. It is an interdisciplinary unit dedicated to designing and synthesising molecular probes and anti-cancer drug candidates and studying their mechanisms of action. The unit comprises 50 people and is supported by:

• - three research teams.
• - Two cross-disciplinary divisions (modelling and biology).
• - the 'Chimiothèque' platform, which is one of the largest in France with almost 13,000 compounds resulting from 70 years of research.

Our team is looking for a motivated Assistant Engineer (AE) in biology to contribute to a project involving the development of therapeutic molecules.

Description of the activities

• Ensure the culture of adherent cell lines (BS2)
• Perform cytotoxicity tests
• Perform proliferation and invasion tests
• Carry out RNA extraction and downstream analyses (RT-qPCR)
• Collaborate closely with researchers to analyze experimental data and contribute to the project's progress

Candidate Profile

Training and experience required

• Education: Bac + 2 to Bac + 3 (BTS - Professional License - BUT)
• Experience: At least 1 to 2 years of practical experience in cell culture

Knowledge

• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology
• Ability to analyze results obtained and write a laboratory notebook

Desired operational skills

• Apply hygiene and safety rules
• Master basic cell culture techniques in L2
• Maintain a high level of concentration during repetitive manipulations
• Demonstrate rigor in conducting experiments to ensure the quality and reliability of results
• Ensure the traceability of chemical compounds

Skills required

• English proficiency: B1 to B2
• Good organizational skills, ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Rigor, motivation, and enthusiasm for research

All our opportunities are open to people with disabilities

Contract information

Type of contract: CDD

Duration: 1 year

Working time: full time - 39 hours per week

Remuneration: from de 25131.77€ à 27504.77€ according to the current grids

Benefits: Collective catering, reimbursement of transportation fees up to 70%, supplementary health insurance

Faithful to the legacy of its founder, the Institut Curie is deeply committed to promoting equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion. Convinced that diversity of backgrounds and experiences contributes to collective performance, we strive to provide everyone with a respectful and equitable working environment and encourage all candidates to apply for our job opportunities.