Technical Assistant - Genetic Expression Testing and Analysis - S2AQUAcoLAB/Ref_05/2026

EDU Passport LLC; Quelfes; Híbrido; EUR 9500 - 11 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

EDU Passport LLC is seeking a candidate to support the HatchWeLL project at the S2AQUAcoLAB facilities in Olhão, Portugal. The role targets individuals with secondary education and background in aquaculture, molecular biology, and sample processing for DNA/RNA analysis.

Responsibilities include sample collection, PCR-based analyses, primer design, and data processing, with potential weekend/holiday work. The contract is indefinite but aims for ~12 months; supervision by Dr Iris Silva in a

Qualificações

• Level 4 non-tertiary education (secondary education) required.
• Experience in collecting biological samples from marine species, especially sea bream.
• Experience in PCR and real-time PCR.
• Experience in processing fish samples for DNA and RNA extraction.
• Experience in primer design and gene expression analysis.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends.
• Advanced level of English.

Responsabilidades

• Collect and process biological samples from fish.
• Design and analyze primers for gene expression studies.
• Assist with activities under S2AQUAcoLAB supervision.
• Support data collection and processing for the HatchWeLL project.

Conhecimentos

Aquaculture experience

Molecular biology

English proficiency

Sample collection

Formação académica

Secondary education

Ferramentas

PCR techniques

Real-time PCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Job Location

Global

Job Description

S2AQUA - Laboratório Colaborativo, Associação para uma Aquacultura Sustentável e Inteligente (S2AQUAcoLAB) is calling for applications for a candidate (minimum level 4 - secondary education to support activities within the scope of the HatchWeLL project – Enhancing Marine HATCHeries productivity through better Nutrition, Robustness, and WELfare of Larvae, No. 29114, Operation No.

MPr-2026-4 (COMPETE2030-FEDER-04220200, ALGARVE-FEDER-04220200), supported by the EUROSTARS-3 program and co-financed by the European Union through the Algarve 2030 and COMPETE 2030 Operational Programs, under the Portugal 2030 framework. 1.

Desired profile Level 4 non-tertiary education (secondary education); Experience and knowledge of aquaculture; Experience in collecting biological samples from marine species, particularly sea bream; Experience in molecular biology techniques, such as PCR and real-time PCR; Experience in processing biological samples from fish for DNA and RNA extraction; Experience in designing and analyzing the efficiency of primers for gene expression studies; Experience in collecting and processing relative gene expression data; Availability to work on holidays and weekends.

Remuneration The gross monthly remuneration will be TRU 5 (934. 99€) of the Single Remuneration Table.

Type and duration of the contract The contract will be for an indefinite term, lasting approximately 12 months, and will begin at a date to be agreed upon later with the selected candidate.

Supervision and place where the activity will take place The activities will be carried out under the supervision of Dr Iris Silva, a researcher at S2AQUAcoLAB. The activities will be carried out at the S2AQUAcoLAB facilities, based at Estação Piloto de Piscicultura de Olhão, Av. do Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, s/n, 8700-194 Olhão, Portugal.

Other Requirements

Be highly motivated, demonstrate independence, and show the ability to propose new approaches; Experience participating in and/or developing and carrying out research projects in national and international groups; Ability to adapt and integrate to work as part of a team; Advanced level of English; Autonomy and proactivity.

S2AQUAcoLAB's non-discrimination and equal opportunities policy No candidate may be favoured, benefited, disadvantaged or deprived of any right or exempt from any claim on the grounds of descent, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, economic situation, origin, social economy, genetic inheritance, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnicity, territory of origin, language, religion, politics, ideology or trade union membership. This notice was approved by the members of the jury on September 14, 2026.