kandidatu France

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1 Check the conditions You are here

Open only to contract agents, not civil servants. A criminal record compatible with the job is required. Non-EU candidates need a valid residence permit and a work authorisation.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

Diploma: Baccalaureate minimum. The profile asks for Bac+2 or Bac+3 in sciences, physics or chemistry.

Experience: Beginners accepted. Lab assistant experience is an asset.

The profile they look for:

  • Bac+2 or Bac+3 in sciences, physics or chemistry, or equivalent.
  • Able to follow a procedure and adjust simple instruments.
  • Knows hygiene and safety rules.
  • Rigorous, good team player and communicator.
  • Able to work under pressure.
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

No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.

Apply on the employer's website by sending your CV and cover letter, both required.

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:

  • Remote work is not possible.
  • Talent pool of contract agents: pre-selection, interview, then contact based on needs.
  • Start date not stated.

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.