Technical Assistant
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is a life sciences research institute operating across six sites in Europe. Located on the EPN scientific campus EMBL Grenoble provides an excellent environment for research in structural biology and integrated life sciences.
For the Grenoble site we are seeking a dynamic Technical Assistant to contribute to the daily laboratory support activities. As part of the Lab Support team (3 people) you will ensure that our scientists have access to high-quality equipment reagents consumables and reliable technical support. You will interact daily with technicians researchers and students and work in collaboration with the Facility Manager and the Health and Safety Officer.
Our evolving team is looking for someone eager to propose ideas to optimise their role and improve the services operations.
Your role
Laboratory technical activities (including washing facilities sterilisation and media preparation)
Stock management and supply
Waste management
User support and participation in service activities
You have
Education
Experience
Skills and Competencies
Contract length
3 years (renewable up to a maximum of 9 years).
Salary
Grade 3 (monthly salary starting from 3038.53 before personal pension and insurance contributions plus additional benefits).
Application Process
To apply please submit a cover letter and CV through our online system. We aim to respond within two weeks following the closing date. Documents may be submitted in French or English.
Assistant(e) Technique
Le Laboratoire européen de biologie moléculaire (EMBL) est un institut de recherche en sciences de la vie réparti sur six sites en Europe. Implanté sur le campus scientifique EPN lEMBL Grenoble offre un environnement dexcellence pour la recherche en biologie structurale et aux sciences de la vie intégrées.
Pour le site de Grenoble nous recherchons un(e) assistant(e) technique dynamique afin de contribuer aux activités quotidiennes de soutien au laboratoire. Intégré(e) à léquipe du Lab Support (3 personnes) vous veillerez à ce que nos scientifiques aient accès à du matériel des réactifs et des consommables de qualité ainsi quà un soutien technique fiable. Vous serez en interaction quotidienne avec les techniciens chercheurs et étudiants et travaillerez en collaboration avec le facility manager et la responsable hygiène et sécurité.
Notre équipe en pleine évolution recherche quelquun désireux de proposer des idées pour optimiser son poste et améliorer le fonctionnement du service.
Missions
Activités techniques de laboratoire (dont laverie stérilisation et préparation de milieux)
Gestion des stocks et approvisionnement
Gestion des déchets
Support aux utilisateurs et participation à la vie du service
Qualifications et expérience
Formation
Expérience
Compétences et qualités
Durée du contrat
3 ans (renouvelable jusquà un maximum de 9 ans).
Rémunération
Grade 3 (salaire mensuel à partir de 3.03853 avant cotisations personnelles de retraite et dassurance auquel sajoutent dautres avantages).
Modalités de candidature
Pour postuler veuillez envoyer une lettre de motivation et un CV via notre plateforme en ligne. Nous nous efforcerons de vous répondre dans les deux semaines suivant la date de clôture. Ces documents peuvent être soumis en français ou en anglais.
Why join us
EMBL is curiosity-driven community-oriented and international. As an inclusive equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
Enjoy lots of benefits:
Financial incentives:Salary free of income tax monthly family and child allowances annual salary review pension scheme death benefit long-term care accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Flexible working arrangements
Private medical insurancefor you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Generous time off:30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays
Campus life:Free shuttle bus (some sites only) on-site library subsidised on-site cafeteria casual dress code extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg) 10 days of child sick leave generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances
For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here
What else you need to know
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders identities nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.
How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
Closing Date
05/04/2026Required Experience:
Junior IC
With 29 member states, laboratories at six locations across Europe and thousands of scientists and engineers working together, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory is a powerhouse of biological expertise. The intergovernmental organisation, headquartered in Heidelberg, was founde ... View more