Molecular Biology Biologist

State Plant Protection Service announces a competition for the position of Expert in Molecular Biology at the National Phytosanitary Laboratory of the Plant Quarantine Department If you are interested in working in a dynamic environment in the agricultural sector at an internationally recognized agronomy service with an intensive work pace, we may be waiting for you in our team! We expect you to have: higher education in agriculture or natural sciences, or be a final year student; desired relevant work experience in a molecular biology laboratory; knowledge and experience with molecular biology methods; desired English language knowledge for work with international standards and participation in European Commission and European Food Safety Authority working groups; good computer skills; ability to work independently, make decisions within your authority and take responsibility. We will entrust you with: performing quarantine and non-quarantine organism diagnostics using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) methods; ensuring quality laboratory data processing and documentation of diagnostic results; following the latest scientific publications and technology development in molecular biology and, assessing their suitability, implementing them in practical work. We offer: monthly salary from 1170 – 1300 professional development and opportunity to gain international experience by participating in European Commission and European Food Safety Authority working groups; opportunity to improve professional knowledge abroad and gain experience; opportunity to perform responsible and interesting work in state administration and with a responsive work team; health insurance, additional leave, vacation bonuses and other motivational measures in accordance with regulatory requirements; Work location: Riga, Lielvārdes iela 36. The position is assigned: 13. Occupational family, Level III, 9. salary group, profession code: 2131 17 Application documents (application letter, CV and copies of documents confirming education) should be submitted to the Personnel Division 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 consent to participation in the candidate selection process for the indicated vacancy and communication with you. Purpose of data processing: ensuring the conduct of personnel selection competition. We invite you to include in your CV and application only information necessary for evaluating your candidacy. Additional information on personal data processing is available in the privacy policy: https://www.vaad.gov.lv/lv/media/3825/download?attachment We inform you that we will contact those candidates who are selected for the 2nd round of selection. Please note that we will inform only the candidates invited to interviews about the results of the competition.

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