Laboratory technician at Supek group, BRIC Full-time

Laboratory Technician Position

The research group of Fran Supek is looking for an engaged laboratory technician with experience in molecular biology techniques. The position is fixed-term for 3 months and is immediately open for appointment.

About Us

The Supek group is home to a highly interdisciplinary team, working at the intersection of genomics, molecular biology, and artificial intelligence. In our studies, we are striving for excellence and impact – we aim to do science that pushes the boundaries of knowledge, and that benefits human health and development. The lab employs cutting-edge technologies in DNA/RNA sequencing (e.g. Nanopore data generation and analysis), gene editing (e.g. Cas12a combinatorial disruption) and artificial intelligence (e.g. DNA and protein language models).

Your Tasks

As our laboratory technician/bioanalyst, you will carry out a number of routine laboratory tasks, e.g. mammalian cell culture, PCR, library prep for sequencing (Nanopore and/or Illumina), preparation of laboratory reagents and other daily lab routines including administrative tasks. You will also participate in various research projects that involve close collaboration with the group's postdoctoral scientists.

Profile

Essential experience and skills:

It is important that you have experience with molecular biology techniques.

• Should hold a degree as laboratory technician or bioanalyst (academy profession degree or similar)
• You must be good at working independently and organized, and be self-motivated
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, either English or Danish; spoken and written

Desirable experience and skills:

• Cell culture, flow cytometry
• DNA/RNA purification and PCR
• Library prep for sequencing

Terms of Salary and Employment

Your employment will be at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. The position is part-time (15 hours per week) and for 3 months, and it is open for appointment as soon as possible. Employment as laboratory technician will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and OAO/HK STAT. The position is placed in salary group 3. Depending on qualifications a supplement may be negotiated.

Questions

For further information please contact Fran Supek; fran.supek@bric.ku.dk

Application

Please submit your application in English. The application should consist of the following:

• Letter of application/motivation (max 1 page)
• Your CV incl. education, a list of laboratory skills/techniques, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
• Copy of relevant certificate/diploma

Deadline for application 25 February 2025

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements. Interviews are expected to be held in March.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.