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1 Check the conditions You are here

Open only to contract agents. Civil servants (fonctionnaires) do not apply for this post.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: Bac+2 in biology, microbiology, biotechnology or related field (BTS, BUT or equivalent)

Experience: Research laboratory experience desired

The profile they look for:

  • Two-year higher education diploma (bac+2) in biology, microbiology or biotechnology (BTS, BUT or equivalent).
  • Rigour, autonomy and good organisation.
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate well.
  • Experience in microbiology, DNA/RNA extraction or PCR is a plus.
  • Strict respect of protocols and safety and biosafety rules.
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 9 (Closes in 8 days)

Apply by email, sending your CV and cover letter to the contact person listed on the official offer.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times.
  • Possible work in a level 2 containment lab after training and authorisation.
  • Occasional work on animal or mosquito experiments, after training.
  • Working hours may occasionally be adjusted to experimental needs.

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