Technicien de laboratoire en Tuberculose  - all genders

CDD de 12 mois

Le technicien en Tuberculose est affecté au soutien des activités de recherche de l’équipe Tuberculose. Il/elle joue un rôle actif et collabore étroitement avec des collègues spécialistes en Tuberculose sur des projets de découverte et de développement de nouveaux agents anti-infectieux pour le traitement de cette infection qui impacte la santé globale.  

The Tuberculosis Technician is assigned to support the research activities of the Tuberculosis team. He/she plays an active role and collaborates closely with colleagues specializing in tuberculosis on projects for the discovery and development of new anti-infective agents for the treatment of this infection which impacts global health.   

Missions and responsibilities:

The technician participates in Mycobacterium tuberculosis research activities in a BSL-3 laboratory (performing tests on bacteria or infected macrophages, with absorbance, fluorescence or luminescence readings) after receiving appropriate training on BSL-3 laboratory daily work practices and standard operating procedures in case of emergency. The technician is also expected to participate in administrative tasks, including ordering laboratory consumables, maintaining laboratory inventory, drafting study plans and standard operating procedures, experiment analysis, laboratory safety issues and maintenance.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Good team spirit, positive attitude, rigor, versatility, organization, autonomy and dynamism.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written), attention to detail and compliance with BSL3 and BSL2 procedures (strict observance of decontamination time and safety rules).

Experience and education:

At least 2 years' experience working in one or more BSL2 laboratories. Experience in bacterial laboratory work, cell biology and microscopy techniques. Initial experience of cell culture and various bacteriology technologies for research or characterization of active compounds would be a plus.

Experience in a BSL3 laboratory would be an added advantage.

Higher national diploma Bac+2/+3

Other information:

Potential risks: Working with biosafety level 3 airborne pathogens (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), and co-activity with the Sars-Cov2 team in biosafety level 3. Working with human blood and tissue. 

Participation in a medical monitoring and surveillance program is required (BCG and hepatitis B vaccinations mandatory, Covid19 vaccine strongly recommended). Safety training, equipment, clothing and supplies are provided as required. 

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ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.