[F-231] Lab Logistics Assistant

Your role

We are looking for a lab logistics assistant to provide support in logistics & organizational tasks related to general lab management, providing assistance to the lab manager in tasks not requiring scientific expertise, and to the group leader in tasks related to public outreach.

The goal of this position is to enable the group leader, lab manager, and team members to focus on the experimental aspects of generating patient derived tumor organoid models of neuroendocrine cancers.

This specific position is for a 2-year appointment and is a part-time position that requires being on-site. Responsibilities will include :

1. Create, manage, & regularly update lab databases and inventories
2. Design and implement solutions to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and digitalization of lab administrative procedures
3. Design and implement new strategies for lab organisation and space efficiency
4. Support storage management and inventory
5. Liaise with local hospitals and international biobanks to pick up research samples for processing in the lab
6. Assist the group leader and laboratory manager with coordination and logistics associated with maintaining up-to-date documentation and MTAs, applying for ethical approval from the appropriate entities for the use of human tissue and organoid lines, and ensuring research practices comply with ethical guidelines.
7. Assist the group leader and laboratory manager with administrative tasks related to lab management (e.g. reimbursements, paperwork for incoming trainees )
8. Assist the group leader and laboratory manager in logistics related to having on-site interviews, lab-specific invited seminar speakers, and visiting scientists
9. Assist the group leader and laboratory manager in planning, organizing, and coordinating lab team building activities
10. Assist the group leader in planning and coordinating travel for conferences and invited seminars
11. Ordering
12. Ship and receive samples within and between institutions
13. Be in contact with the EMBL Media Engagement Team to manage and disseminate job advertisements, lab events, general lab news, and to manage the lab’s digital presence, developing engaging content highlighting the lab’s work
14. Update and maintain the lab website and coordinate with the Communications team to promote the lab and our research on social media and with local media outlets
15. Assist the group leader and laboratory manager with budget administration

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Closing date : 31 July 2024

Contract duration : 2 years (project related)

Grading : 3 or 4; depending on qualifications and experience

Reference number : BCN00100

You have

This is an entry level position with no expectation of experience in wet lab work or science expertise. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, creative, and that has a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Some skills we are looking for include :

• Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills this position involves closely interacting with team members, collaborators, and the general public
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Aptitude for logistics and event planning
• Experience in marketing and communications
• Ability to work in a team
• Motivated work habits
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Some knowledge of Spanish

You might also have

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in management, marketing, logistics, or administration related fields
• Experience in management, marketing, and / or customer relations is desirable for this position.
• Experience with event planning are a plus

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