kandidatu France

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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. An autonomous level of French is required.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

Diploma: CAP/BEP-level diploma or equivalent; training suited to laboratory assistant roles

The profile they look for:

  • Basic knowledge of physics and chemistry
  • Basic knowledge of mathematics and computing
  • Carry out simple experiments by following a procedure
  • Use, adjust and maintain simple lab instruments
  • Know laboratory health and safety rules and chemical risks
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 8 (Closes in 7 days)

Apply on the employer's website, through the offer page on Choisir le Service Public. A CV and a cover letter are 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:

  • Keep to set working hours, with possible on-call duty
  • Protective equipment (lab coat, shoes) must be worn
  • Remote work not possible

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