Cell Biology Lab Technician (H/F)

General information

Organisation

About Vilmorin-Mikado
Vilmorin-Mikado is a Franco-Japanese seed producer that has specialized in creating, producing, and selling vegetable seeds for professionals since 1743. As a responsible partner in the vegetable food chain, Vilmorin-Mikado is committed to helping better nourish people everywhere. Our wide range of unique, original seeds is distributed on five continents in more than 100 countries. Vilmorin-Mikado has more than 1,000 employees and recorded sales of €230 million in 2022-2023, of which 15% was entirely devoted to research. World leader in carrots and witloof chicory, Vilmorin-Mikado is also a major player in salads, tomatoes, sweet peppers, kabocha squashes, daikon radishes and bunching onions. Nearly three centuries ago, Vilmorin-Mikado's founders began our Tree Seeds work, which actively contributes to rebuilding sustainable forests. www.vilmorinmikado.com - #VilmorinMikado
Vilmorin-Mikado is part of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by French farmers. Limagrain breeds, produces, and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide. www.limagrain.com - #Limagrain

Reference

2024-10216

Position description

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Contractual hours

Full-time

Function

RESEARCH & INNOVATION - TRAIT & SCIENCE SUPPORT

Main Goal

As a Cell Biology Discovery Technician, working within a team of seven people, you will participate in advancing research and development objectives in the domain of cell biology and in vitro culture discovery, to deliver cell biology tools and methods for the support of breeding. You will carry out the technical phases of cell biology research programs.

Job description

Main missions :

• Conduct the development of cell biology and in vitro culture protocols
• Work closely with the Cell Biology Discovery Scientists to support current projects
• Prepare and update experiment files records following guidelines
• Analyze basic data, summarize results, and take an active part in project progress meetings
• Perform protocol drafting, be active on continuous development of the processes, roll out to teams.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments
• Interact with R&D operations teams for monitoring plant’s developments into the laboratory
• Keep an inventory of laboratory supplies and request supplies as necessary
• Comply to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe working environment

Skills: what we expect of you

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, In-vitro culture, Biotechnology, or a related field
• You are familiar with standard techniques in Cell Biology, In-vitro culture (protoplast culture, Haplomethods, micropropagation or cell culture…), and equipment in the domain (flow cytometry, microscopy…)
• Basic knowledge in Crop improvement is a plus
• Thoroughness, autonomous, and proactive at work
• You are a team player and a good communicator
• You speak English and have an appetence for French

Your benefits and working environment

If you recognize yourself in this ad, don't hesitate to apply and join us!

Full-time position based in La Ménitré (near Angers in France)

Benefits: 13th month, 12 RTT, profit-sharing and participation in the Limagrain group, performance bonus, company restaurant.

Recruitment process

1 call with Marion

1 job interview with HR and Manager

1 final job interview with the Manager

Company

VILMORIN-MIKADO

Position localization

Job location

Europe, France, Pays de Loire, Maine et Loire (49)

Location

Angers

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum level of experience required

1 year

Languages

• English (3 - Professional)
• French (3 - Professional)