BIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES ENGINEER - M/F

About the company

Description The International Research Center in Infectiology is recruiting a Biological Techniques Engineer as part of a research project aimed at the analysis and characterization of cellular and viral factors essential for the replication of the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus and the Hepatitis Delta virus.

Your tasks

The engineer will be responsible for characterizing the role of viral proteins involved in the replication of these viruses by implementing various molecular and cellular biology techniques. The engineer will also be responsible for the production of biological material intended for industrial partners.

• Setting up and developing protocols
• Producing viral particles by cell transfection using reverse genetics or trans-complementation systems (handled in BSL-2)

• Participating in the characterization of proviral factors through cell biology, molecular biology, imaging, and biochemistry experiments

Ensuring the formatting and presentation of results in team meetings and/or seminars

Requirements

• Practical knowledge of human cell line culture techniques, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
• Practical knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations for C2 containment.

• Data collection, analysis, and processing
• Scientific English: written and oral expression and comprehension

• Knowledge of virology and regulations related to the handling of human pathogens
• Knowledge of MOT regulations is a plus but not mandatory

• Experience in cell culture
• Experience in molecular biology (RT-qPCR, cloning, .)

• Experience in protein analysis techniques (Western Blot, immunoprecipitation)
• Experience in formatting and presenting results

• Experience in virology is a plus but not mandatory
• Experience in bacteriology is a plus but not mandatory

• Motivation
• Rigor, precision, and reliability

• Ability to work in a team
• Dynamism and curiosity

• Organizational skills
• At least 2 years of experience

• Solid experience in cell biology
• Master's degree

• Desired field of study: biology