Advances in Chromatography and Electrophoresis & Chiranal

Symposium "Advances in Chromatography and Electrophoresis & Chiranal 2022" belongs to the periodical meetings of specialists working in the field of separation methods.

Czech Mass Spectrometry Conferences (CSMS)

The relatively new tradition of the Czech mass spectrometry conferences was established only in 2011, the very first event took place in Hradec Králové. Since then, the conference was organized every year except for 2020, the year of the pandemic.

AOAC INTERNATIONAL

ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL ANALYTICAL COLLABORATION (AOAC) INTERNATIONAL provides the platform, processes, and scientific rigor that enable industry and regulators to keep our food and environment safe.

Analytica

World’s leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and and their users in research and industry. The fair is held in conjunction with the analytica conference.

ASMS (The American Society for Mass Spectrometry)

The American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) was formed in 1969 to promote and disseminate knowledge of mass spectrometry and allied topics. Membership includes over 8,500 scientists involved in research and development.

Washington University in St. Louis

At WashU, we generate, disseminate, and apply knowledge. We foster freedom of inquiry and expression of ideas in our research, teaching and learning.

University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed: a leader in international science and a partner in innovation, the UvA has been inspiring generations since 1632.

University of Alberta

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of the top teaching and research universities in Canada, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences.

TU Wien

Technische Universität Wien was founded 1815. With more than 30.000 students it is Austrias leading educational institution in the field of science and technology.

AAPS

American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

News

Job portal

Foundation

Scientific organization

Standards

Scientific journal

Magazine

Trade Fair

University

Accessories

Popularization of science

HPLC

LC/MS

Software

Marketing

Consumables

Service

Services

Laboratory gases

Laboratory equipment

Chemicals 

Laboratory furniture 

Training

Conference

Ion Chromatography

UV-Vis

Lab services

Research institution

Bazaar

Research group

<p><strong>Restek is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of chromatography products — designed by chromatographers — that offer increased sample throughput, faster separations, and reduced cycle times. The Restek portfolio includes gas chromatography (capillary) columns, columns for high-performance and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC and UHPLC), reference standards and other chromatography standards and accessories. Their products are designed by chromatographers for chromatographers, engineered for durability and performance, and supported by a database of applications data.</strong></p><h3><strong>Operations Technician I - Reference Standards QC</strong></h3><h4><strong>Join the Team That Powers Innovation in Chromatography</strong></h4><p>Are you looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic, clean, and team-oriented manufacturing environment? At <strong>Restek</strong>, we're more than just a place to work, we’re a place where science, innovation, and people come together to make a difference. We’re currently hiring an <strong>Operations Technician I</strong> for our ARMQC department, where you’ll help ensure the quality and consistency of our trusted chromatography products.</p><p>We prioritize work-life balance and well-being with offerings like generous PTO, unlimited sick time, onsite fitness center and wellness program with incentives, childcare reimbursement, and adoption assistance—giving you the tools to <strong>Own Your Well-Being</strong>. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and robust 8% retirement contributions, you can <strong>Own Your Financial Future</strong> while sharing in the success you help create. Our commitment to development ensures you can <strong>Own Your Growth</strong> through learning opportunities, career advancement programs, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.</p><h4><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h4><p>The Manufacturing ARMQC Technician I is responsible for the preparation, processing and manufacture of products directly associated with the assigned department.&nbsp;</p><p>The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm.</p><h4><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h4><div><ul><li>Process and manufacture products in assigned area to maintain appropriate inventory levels and service back orders in a timely manner as determined by operation requirements. May provide technical training and “hands on” support to others in assigned area when a sufficient level of expertise is attained.&nbsp;</li><li>Track and maintain raw materials as necessary to facilitate their respective process.</li><li>Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) within their assigned area.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain records and databases as required in their respective process, including Statistical Product Control (SPC) or other quality records. Has a basic understanding of the data in order to recognize problems.</li><li>Maintain equipment within assigned area, including making basic repairs or performing equipment installation as directed.</li><li>Review product requirements and determine basic performance to quality standards.</li><li>Understand and follow safe handling procedures for all chemicals and equipment and consult EHS, SOPs, Supervisor, or SDS when safety is in question.&nbsp;Adhere to Restek’s safety codes and regulations.</li><li>Participate in JSA and CAPA activities.</li><li>Ability to order inventory materials and supplies.</li><li>Attend and participate in departmental /team meetings.</li><li>Observe and adhere to Core Values.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><h4><strong>What You'll Bring</strong></h4><h5><strong>Education &amp; Skills</strong></h5><ul><li>Minimum of high school diploma/GED</li><li>Prefer 2 years specialized training in a science-related technology or relevant experience</li><li>Ability to perform basic level job responsibilities, including problem solving using basic math and scientific rules&nbsp;</li><li>Must obtain required certifications upon hire</li></ul><h5><strong>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities</strong></h5><ul><li>Exhibits a friendly and helpful manner and is able to work well with others in a team environment.</li><li>Good attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Good problem-solving skills</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and basic ERP system</li><li>Ability to understand basic business concepts and technical details.</li><li>Knowledge of all EHS requirements for products housed in area.</li><li>Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to communicate both oral and written instruction to other functions in the manufacturing area&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to provide basic system and process training.</li><li>General understanding of metrics for primary discipline</li></ul><p>This position will require the successful completion of a standard background check in accordance with Restek policy. Employment with Restek will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.</p><p>At Restek, our core values—<strong>We Care, Better Every Day, Respect for All, and Win Together</strong>—are at the heart of everything we do. <strong>We care</strong> deeply about our employee-owners, our customers, and the communities we serve around the world. We strive to be <strong>better every day</strong> by fostering personal and professional growth while delivering solutions that drive positive global change. We value <strong>respect for all</strong>, creating a workplace where every voice matters and diverse perspectives drive innovation. And we believe we <strong>win together</strong>, celebrating shared success as a 100% employee-owned company.</p><p>We are an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Restek provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws.</p><p>If you’re ready to join a team that lives its values and empowers you to <strong>Own Your Future</strong>, we’d love to hear your story. Apply today.</p>

Operations Technician I - Reference Standards QC

<p><strong>The Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences is one of the institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The institute is divided into 12 research groups that focus on molecular biological technologies, specifically research in the areas of the development of transgenic production cell lines, animals, and plants, the molecular basis of serious inflammatory, neoplastic, and infectious diseases, the biochemistry and cell biology of reproduction, the biology of how substances affect cellular functions, the biochemistry of protein interactions, genetic, cellular, and protein engineering, and cellular immunology.</strong></p><p>Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences announces an open competition in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences for a position:</p><h3><strong>POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN MOLECULAR TRANSPORT DYNAMICS</strong></h3><p>The Institute of Biotechnology (IBT) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the newly established Laboratory of Intracellular Dynamics led by Aniruddha Mitra, PhD.</p><p>The lab investigates how cytoskeletal systems and molecular motors organize the interior of cells into functional compartments. Using C. elegans sensory neurons as a living model, we combine advanced fluorescence microscopy, single-molecule biophysics, and quantitative analysis to uncover the physical principles governing intracellular transport, protein sorting, and organelle specialization.</p><h4><strong>The position is for you if you:</strong></h4><ul><li>Are excited by quantitative biology at the interface of physics and cell biology.</li><li>Enjoy working with advanced microscopy and extracting meaning from complex image data.</li><li>Want to develop and apply new imaging and analysis approaches in living systems.</li><li>Like thinking mechanistically about dynamic biological processes.</li><li>Are motivated by independence, responsibility, and the chance to build something new.</li></ul><h4><strong>About the role</strong></h4><p>The postdoc will develop and apply quantitative imaging approaches to study intracellular transport and cytoskeletal organization in living organisms. The project focuses on how molecular motors, cytoskeletal tracks, and transport complexes dynamically shape the composition of sensory cilia—tiny cellular antennae essential for signaling. &nbsp;You will work with state-of-the-art fluorescence microscopy (widefield/TIRF, spinning disk, lattice light-sheet), single-molecule imaging strategies, and genetically encoded reporters. The central part of the role is to transform rich imaging data into mechanistic insight using rigorous image analysis and quantitative modelling. The position offers freedom to shape your own sub-project within the lab’s core vision and to introduce new quantitative or computational approaches.</p><h4><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></h4><ul><li>Design and execute quantitative imaging experiments in living C. elegans.</li><li>Develop and apply advanced image-analysis pipelines (MATLAB, Python, FIJI, or similar).</li><li>Perform single-molecule and ensemble fluorescence measurements of intracellular dynamics.</li><li>Collaborate with experimentalists and theoretical partners to link data with models.</li><li>Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant reporting, and mentoring of students.</li><li>Present research at national and international conferences.</li></ul><h4><strong>Desired skills and experience</strong></h4><ul><li>PhD in biophysics, physics, quantitative biology, cell biology, bioengineering, or a related field (completed or near completion).</li><li>Strong experience with fluorescence microscopy and/or quantitative image analysis.</li><li>Programming skills for data analysis (MATLAB, Python, Julia, or similar).</li><li>Interest in dynamic cellular processes and mechanistic interpretation of data.</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English and enthusiasm for collaborative work.</li></ul><p>Prior experience with C. elegans or ciliary biology is welcome but not required. A background in biophysics, quantitative cell biology, physics, or related fields is equally valued.</p><h4><strong>Attitude and drive</strong></h4><p>We are looking for a curious, inventive, and hands-on scientist who enjoys bridging experiment, imaging, and quantitative reasoning. You should be comfortable working independently, yet thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. Precision in experimental work, intellectual honesty, and enthusiasm for building new tools and ideas are central to this role.</p><ul><li><strong>Preferred start date:</strong> Flexible (2026)</li><li><strong>Application deadline: </strong>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.</li></ul><h4><strong>We offer</strong></h4><ul><li>Full-time position (1 FTE) for one year, renewable up to four years.</li><li>Stimulating, international, and interdisciplinary environment within BIOCEV, a research center hosting over 50 research groups and state-of-the-art core facilities (imaging, genomics, proteomics, animal facility, etc.).</li><li>Involvement in top-level scientific research infrastructure.</li><li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience and Czech Academy of Sciences standards.</li><li>5 weeks of vacation</li><li>Meal allowance</li></ul><h4><strong>About the Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences</strong></h4><p>The Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IBT, ibt.cas.cz) is a top-class multi-disciplinary public research institution in the Czech Republic whose mission is to research biomolecular mechanisms, the understanding of which contributes to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the emergence of innovative biotechnologies. IBT is located in the BIOCEV center (biocev.eu) operated by the Czech Academy of Sciences and Charles University. IBT has ~ 200 employees, ~ three quarters of which work in research.</p><h4><strong>Location</strong></h4><ul><li>IBT is located in the BIOCEV center in Vestec, Prague-west, ~ 30 minutes from the city center by public transport. &nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>How to apply</strong></h4><p>Send your application including:</p><ul><li>your <strong>CV</strong> highlighting skills and experience most relevant to this position,<br>a <strong>motivation letter</strong> explaining why you are interested in this position, why</li><li>you would be a great fit for our team, outlining your future research plans/vision and <strong>including contact details of two references </strong>through our website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ibt.cas.cz/en/career-and-education/career-and-study/">https://www.ibt.cas.cz/en/career-and-education/career-and-study/</a>. Other forms of your application will not be considered.</li></ul><p>Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online or on-site interview and asked to present their recent work and research direction.</p><p>For more information, please contact <strong>Aniruddha Mitra</strong> (<strong>aniruddha.mitra@ibt.cas.cz</strong>)</p><p>We look forward to your application and to the possibility of working together to drive innovative research at IBT.</p><p><i>More details on the processing of personal data are available on the website: </i><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ibt.cas.cz/cs/o-ustavu/uredni-deska/gdpr/"><i>https://www.ibt.cas.cz/cs/o-ustavu/uredni-deska/gdpr/</i></a><i>.&nbsp;</i></p>

Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Transport Dynamics

<p><strong>IOCB Prague is a leading research institution under the umbrella of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Our mission is basic research at the interface of chemical and biological sciences and translation of results from basic research into applications and commercial assets.</strong></p><h3><strong>JUNIOR GROUP LEADER IN COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY</strong></h3><p>IOCB Prague welcomes applications for a Junior Group Leader in computational chemistry with an emphasis on state-of-the-art tools of biomolecular modelling (including AI/machine learning) applied to research with close ties to biochemical/biophysical experiments.</p><p>This tenure-track position is roughly comparable to an assistant professor at a US university or to a new investigator position at Max Planck Institutes in Germany. We offer the opportunity to establish a research group with a generous and negotiable starting package that includes investments in the necessary equipment, consumables, and salaries (including several coworkers/students).</p><p>IOCB Prague prides itself on scientific excellence, international character, and a friendly working atmosphere. Strong applications from any country are welcome and we encourage female and minority candidates to apply. A successful female applicant may be eligible for additional support.</p><h4><strong>Requirements</strong></h4><ul><li>Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, preferentially also with a postdoc experience</li><li>Excellent expertise in various aspects of computational chemistry.</li><li>Experience with related experimental techniques is an advantage.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English</li><li>Independence, accountability, and reliability</li><li>Excellent communication and management skills</li></ul><h4><strong>We offer</strong></h4><ul><li>Work in a young, progressive, and collaborative scientific community of medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, biologists and biochemists</li><li>State-of-the-art instrumentation including an in-house high-performance computing facility</li><li>Competitive financial remuneration with a starting salary of 90 000 CZK/month</li><li>5 weeks of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leave</li><li>Health insurance and a full benefits package including contribution to supplementary pension insurance, contribution to sports/culture/leisure time, and meal subsidy</li><li>Financial and logistics support for parents returning to work after their maternity/parental leave</li><li>Location in the stunning city of Prague, with a vibrant atmosphere and excellent quality of life</li></ul><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><p><strong>EXPECTED STARTING DATE</strong></p><ul><li>1 January 2027 (negotiable)</li></ul><p><strong>CONTRACT</strong></p><ul><li>The initial full-time fixed-term contract is for three years, with the expectation of extension by another two years based on an interim evaluation. After the five-year period, a decision is made, based on a final evaluation, about promotion to a Senior Group Leader.</li></ul><h4><strong>How to apply</strong></h4><ul><li>Please send a <strong>cover letter, research plan, and structured CV</strong>, together with contact details of <strong>three references</strong> to <strong>Šárka Kněžická</strong> at <strong>sarka.knezicka@uochb.cas.cz</strong> by 30 June 2026. Informal inquiries may be addressed to <strong>Pavel Jungwirth</strong> at <strong>pavel.jungwirth@uochb.cas.cz</strong>.</li><li>Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview to be held in person at IOCB in the period of 9 – 11 September 2026.</li></ul>

Career