Engineer for the in vitro study of protein extracts

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The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) is a major player in research and innovation. It is a community of 12,000 people with 272 research, experimental research, and support units located in 18 regional centres throughout France. Internationally, INRAE is among the top research organisations in the agricultural and food sciences, plant and animal sciences, as well as in ecology and environmental science. It is the world’s leading research organisation specialising in agriculture, food and the environment. INRAE’s goal is to be a key player in the transitions necessary to address major global challenges. Faced with a growing world population, climate change, resource scarcity, and declining biodiversity, the Institute has a major role to play in building solutions and supporting the necessary acceleration of agricultural, food and environmental transitions.

 

Work environment, missions and activities

You will be welcomed in the unit Toxalim, an INRAE ​​research unit specializing in the study of food contaminants, and the Genotoxicity and Signaling (GS) team. You will have access to the unit's platforms and benefit from a dynamic work environment with recognized expertise.

Your mission will be study the in vitro the cellular effects of protein extracts from microorganisms and plants on innovative cell models. You will characterize the cellular consequences (oxidative stress, genotoxicity, inflammation, etc.). You will interact with all team members and partner teams collaborating on these topics.

You will be more specifically in charge of:

1. Maintaining cell lines in culture and performing experimental treatments.
2. Conduction tests to characterize the cellular effects (viability, genotoxicity, etc).
3. Reporting and presenting experimental results.

Special conditions of activity: 

• work in cell culture and adaptation to culture conditions (confined environment, staggered hours if necessary).

Training and skills

Recommended training: Master in Cell Biology

Desired knowledge: Theoretical knowledge in cell biology, practical knowledge of cell study techniques (viability tests, immunofluorescence)

Appreciated experience: Experience in cell culture is preferred

Skills: Analytical reasoning skills and ability to present results, organizational skills and interpersonal skills.

INRAE's life quality

By joining our teams, you benefit from (depending on the type of contract and its duration):

- up to 30 days of annual leave + 15 days "Reduction of Working Time" (for a full time);
- parenting support: CESU childcare, leisure services;
- skills development systems: training, career advise;
- social support: advice and listening, social assistance and loans;
- holiday and leisure services: holiday vouchers, accommodation at preferential rates;
- sports and cultural activities;
- collective catering.

How to apply

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