What do we do at LABRIS?
We perform the following tests to determine the quality and safety of food, feed, water, and alcohol:
- microbiological,
- parasitological,
- chemical,
- molecular biological analyses.
We also analyse:
- samples from the production environment,
- organic farming-related control samples.
We perform the following analyses and tests to diagnose animal diseases:
- pathological,
- histological,
- mycological,
- parasitological, bacteriological,
- virological,
- serological,
- molecular diagnostic analyses and tests.
We also determine the sensitivity of bacteria to antimicrobial substances to allow veterinarians to use antibiotics responsibly and make justified treatment decisions.
All laboratory tests and analyses related to animal diseases and infections and the related professional competence have been assembled to the laboratory of Tartu.
The main tasks of the risk assessment department include the following:
- drawing up expert opinions and risk assessments commissioned by the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture (REM) and the Agriculture and Food Board (AFB);
- participation in reporting risks;
- cooperation with research institutions, participating in the work of international risk assessment cooperation networks.
Food chain risk assessment involves the assessment of the likelihood of a hazard and the potential consequences. Opinions and assessments are drawn up on the basis of research-based information, observing the principles of independence, impartiality, and transparency.
Internship at LABRIS
We offer OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNSHIPS to students who are interested in working in a laboratory and who are acquiring higher education in one of the following specialities:
- Food technology
- Chemistry
- Biomedicine
- Pharmacology
- Technology
- Veterinary medicine
- Livestock farming
- Biology
- Molecular biology
- Cellular biology
- Genetic engineering
- … and other similar specialities
We welcome specialists who have already acquired higher education to come and work for us. You can be employed as a senior specialist or leading specialist depending on your education, previous work experience, and the nature of your position. Further information about working at LABRIS can be found here.
Please fill out the following online form to apply for an internship:
Information for applicants for internship
- We respond to internship applications within three weeks.
- We offer internship places depending on the availability of instructors.
- Internship applications are accepted all year round.
Last updated: 23.10.2024
