Biologist

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LATVIJA, Lielvārdes iela 36, Rīga, Rīga, Latvia

State Plant Protection Service (Reg. No. 90000042982) announces a competition for a vacant employee position - Expert (in phytosanitary diagnostics at the National Phytosanitary Laboratory) If you are interested in working in a dynamic environment in the field of agriculture at an internationally recognized agronomics service with an intensive work pace, we might be waiting for you in our team! We expect that you have: Higher education in agriculture or natural sciences. Relevant work experience in a laboratory. Knowledge and practical experience in the identification and determination of insects and mites. English language knowledge for working with international standards. Ability to work with computers. Ability to make independent decisions and take responsibility. We will entrust you with: Performing identification and determination of insects and mites harmful to plants using classical morphological methods. Creating, updating and maintaining insect and mite collections. Ensuring quality data processing and documentation of results. Making decisions within your authority and taking responsibility for laboratory work. Keeping up with the latest scientific publications and technologies in the field of entomology, applying them in practical work. We offer: monthly salary from 1235 – 1404 professional and friendly work environment. opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. stable remuneration and social guarantees. opportunity to perform responsible and interesting work in state administration and a responsive work team; health insurance, additional leave, vacation allowance and other motivating measures in accordance with legal provisions. Work location: Riga, Lielvārdes iela 36. For the employee position: 13. Occupational family, Level III, 9. salary group, profession code: 2131 14 Application documents (cover letter, CV and copies of documents confirming education) should be submitted to the Personnel Department of the State Plant Protection Service within 20 calendar days from the publication of the announcement, e-mail: [email protected] By submitting your CV and application, you agree to participate in the candidate selection process for the specified vacancy and to communication with you. Data processing purpose: ensuring the conduct of a personnel selection competition. We invite you to include in your CV and application only the information necessary for evaluating your candidacy. Additional information about personal data processing is available in the privacy policy: https://www.vaad.gov.lv/lv/media/3825/download?attachment Please note that we will contact only those candidates who are selected for the 2nd round of selection. Please note that only candidates invited to interviews will be informed about the competition results.