Responsabilities
You report directly to the head of the Service ENVIROH :
- Identify opportunities for scientific networking in line with our servicing and be the ambassador for the department on this at national and international level ;
- Support the elaboration and the implementation of strategic plans ;
- Strong experience in analytical method optimization and the development of new analytical techniques (e.g., non-target and suspect screening) for the analysis of organic and inorganic pollutants and/or their metabolites in human and environmental samples.
- Excellent knowledge of analytical instrumentation, including GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, ICP-MS/MS, and GC-QTOF, with the ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot technical issues ;
- Dissemination and promotion of results through presentations at national and international conferences and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals ;
- Support and coordinate internal and external projects (e.g. implementation of a new LIMS), ensuring effective execution and delivery ;
- Participate in several tasks and meetings in the framework of international science-policy programs (including PARC and EIRENE).
This list of tasks should not be considered exhaustive. Missions may vary depending on the specific needs of the Service.
Profile
- PhD in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of experience in human biomonitoring related to environmental and/or occupational exposure, or a closely related field.
- Extensive experience in analytical chemistry ;
- Demonstrate versatility and hands-on experience with a range of mass spectrometry techniques: GC-MS; GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS,, ICP-MS, ICP-MS/MS and GC-QTOF ;
- Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189 and/or ISO 9001 ;
- Experience in leading projects and in project management ;
- Proven track in peer-review international scientific publications in environmental / occupational / medical toxicology ;
- Proven track of writing and submission of scientific projects – success in attracting funding is considered an asset ;
- Proven track of networking and of obtaining results in major consortia at international level or in organisations with a mixed hierarchical and matrix organisational structure ;
- A perfect fluency in English (oral and written) and fluency in French (oral and written).
- Additional knowledge of German and/or Luxembourgish is considered as an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and structured way of working ;
- Strong analytical thinking ;
- Strong networker and able to obtain results in multidisciplinary and/or more complex organisational structures ;
- Strong communication skills ;
- Excellent team working and people skills.
If you meet the above profile and would like to apply, please send your application (CV and cover letter) via our website. Your application will be treated as confidential.
At the final stages of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be asked to provide supporting documentation such as, copies of diplomas and certificates of employment. An official criminal record (bulletin no.3) will also be required for consultation purpose.
