Your role
- Manage the environmental sample hub facility.
- Oversee incoming environmental samples.
- Register samples from previous and ongoing sampling campaigns to the sample collection using in-house lab management software.
- Coordinate samples distribution and shipment to collaborators.
- Engage in the preparation and sampling of future field expeditions and post samples processing.
- Be responsible for expedition related documentation management.
- Organise and support hands on training for collaborators, volunteers and students in workshops and on the field.
- Develop reusable training material, e.g. videos, would be desirable.
This position is ideally suited for an applicant who :
Is pro-active, organized, multitasking and adaptable (to last minute) changes during his / her job tasks;enjoy a high-energy and fast pace environment in an international and collaborative projectsis looking for a part time or full-time position in a dynamic team immersed in EMBL’s collaborative, interdisciplinary and culturally diverse research environment.Closing date : 2 August 2024
Contract duration : 1 year
Grading : Grade 4, 5 or 6 depending on experience and qualifications (monthly salary starting at €3,607, €3,925 or €4,459 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits
Reference number : HD02648
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You have
A Master degree or a PhD in Biology, Biogeography or related environmental sciences.Experience in coordination of environmental sample storage and registration.Expertise in field work planning.Field work experience (ideally on soil, sediment and / or water collection)Experience in preparation of teaching material (e.g. handbooks, videos, etc)Flexibility to travel.Experience in training personnel and knowledge transfer.A strong team spirit, good communication and organisational skills.High adaptability and problem solving skills.Solid driving skills.Fluency in English is compulsory.Good knowledge of the German language is a plus.You might also have
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply nevertheless.