Laboratory Support Specialist position in Laboratory of RNA- Protein Interactions
The Laboratory of RNA-Protein Interactions in the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw seek a Laboratory Support Specialist. As a Laboratory Support Specialist, you will report directly to the Lab Leader and you will be responsible for the managerial and administrative duties, including but not limited to:
- Grants management including close cooperation with the in-house Grants Office and other administrative units, filling in administrative parts of projects’ proposals, archiving administrative documents, monitoring and forecasting projects’ expenses.
- Management of orders of all purchases in the lab such as research equipment, materials
- and services, according to binding internal regulations and tender procedures including market search, communication and negotiation with external suppliers, preparation and archiving required documentation.
- Keeping records of laboratory equipment and supplies, maintain and update lab databases, cooperate with the Accounting Unit regarding the registry for lab assets.
- Maintenance of financial documentation related to lab operation.
- Carrying out scientific and research tasks agreed with the Lab Leader.
- Managing procedures related to business travel of lab members, visits by external guests hosted by the laboratory, employment of new laboratory staff, and enrolment of new PhD and graduate students. Close cooperation with the HR and other administration in the above activities.
- Carrying out other administrative tasks including answering calls, taking messages, handling correspondence and cooperation with courier companies.
- Dealing with administrative matters related to experimentation on animals.
Requirements the candidate:
- Oral and written proficiency in Polish language
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Will for a long-term commitment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
- Ability to work independently and think analytically
- Motivation and initiative
- Good communication skills, good command of English language
- Ability to work in a team and to cooperate with different units in the institute
- Experience in project management would be an asset
- Experience in scientific research and basic knowledge of biology/chemistry is valued
- Readiness to learn new skills and take challenges
We offer:
- Pleasant working environment in the top research institution in Poland
- Approximately 7000 PLN gross salary with additional, generous merit-based bonuses
- Possible involvement in a research project, associated with enhanced salary
- Benefits including reduced rate for an individual medical care package and membership
in MultiSport programme
- Temporary contract with the possibility of extension
- Additional paid leave starting from the second year of employment
Deadline for applications is 8.07.2025. The job starting date is 01.08.2025 or later.
How to apply:
- Please forward your completed application in English via our recruitment system: e-recruiter
- Your application must be submitted in English and should contain a CV, a motivation letter and details of two referees.
The application must include the following statement: “I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, 4 Księcia Trojdena St., 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of the current recruitment process.” Your personal data will be processed in order to carry out the recruitment process by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available at the following link: https://bit.ly/3ObTUdJ
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The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfils all requirements is found. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
