Technician Applied Molecular Genetics

(Full-time 35 hrs, location Takii France, 13630 Eyragues / France)

Takii France is a full daughter company of Takii Japan. The R&D department of TFSAS is responsible for breeding and pre-breeding research programs in fruit and root vegetables. Applied Molecular Genetics ensures the development of practically applicable tools to enable faster, more efficient and reliable breeding of varieties.

Duties

As Technician Applied Molecular Genetics, you are mainly involved in performing molecular techniques that support breeding like DNA-extraction, PCR/qPCR, genotyping and sequencing. On the basis of fixed protocols, you prepare tests and record their execution in your lab journal. During execution, you record and analyse test results, identify peculiarities and draw up problem analyses. Where necessary, you consult literature. You share your findings with your teammates during the work meeting. Besides your daily work, you are regularly deployed on various challenging projects.

Job requirements

For this position, we are looking for a technician with a completed Bac +3, IUT with experience in molecular techniques. Preferably, you have gained work experience in a service lab that supports plant selection. During certain periods you may participate in glasshouse activities (sowings, pollination, seed harvest) or cell biology activities. You are accurate, focused, independent and have good planning skills. Furthermore, you have strong communication skills and a good command of the French and English languages. You will work in a small and close-knit team who will be happy to teach you all the ins and outs of the department.

What we offer

Working at Takii means working in a successful and growing company. Personal development is our focus: we invest in your talents by offering training and courses. You are entitled to 25 holidays according to the collective labour agreement CCN des coopératives et SICA de céréales, de meunerie, d’approvisionnement et d’alimentation du bétail et d’oléagineux. When you work for Takii, you can count on a very good benefits package that grows with you during your career within our company.

Application

Send your application (CV and motivation) to Kim Boekraad, HR Specialist, via email vacancy@takii.eu.

Information

Would you like to know more about this position? Then contact Sylvia Salgon, Pre-breeder, via email ssa@takii.eu or phone +33 637 137 207.