Laboratory technologist within neuroscience Full-time NEW

Laboratory Technologist Within Neuroscience

The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as a laboratory technologist within neuronal stem cells as per 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a permanent full-time position.

The Department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research.

Your Job Responsibilities

As a laboratory technologist, your primary tasks are advanced cell culture work and day-to-day lab management. You contribute to neuroscience through differentiation of stem cells and generating omics data. In your daily work, you have a close interaction with competent colleagues. Your main tasks will consist of:

• Maintain and differentiate human stem cells (essential)
• Generate and maintain brain organoids (preferred)
• Use standard molecular biology techniques, including cloning and DNA/RNA extraction
• Support and contribute to high-throughput experiments (e.g., CRISPR screens, NGS, single-cell sequencing)
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including ordering, inventory, scheduling, and equipment upkeep
• Train and support new laboratory members
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with team members
• Use Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and lab administration

The position involves active participation in research projects using stem cells in collaboration with other laboratory members. In addition to research, you will be responsible for general laboratory management, including the administration of laboratory resources, procurement, scheduling shared duties, and training new group members. Regular participation in supervision meetings with the group leader and laboratory members is expected. You will report to Professor Kyung Min Noh.

Your Competences

You have a background within subject area and experience with insert. You must have a solid foundation in molecular and cell biology, with prior experience as a laboratory technician or in a related research role. As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented, and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.

Terms Of Employment

Terms of employment and pay are regulated by the collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and relevant collective agreement.

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Indication of education (a copy of the diplomas should be uploaded)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the recruitment system

We refer to the faculty's Guideline for applicants.

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.