Part-time technician for laboratory and cell culture work and maintenance - DTU Bioengineering

We are seeking a motivated and meticulous part-time technician to join our international team in maintaining the Tissue Culture (TC) facilities and the Biochemistry/Proteomics laboratory and in providing general laboratory support. 

Key responsibilities

• Maintenance and cleanliness of TC facilities (culturing cells in different conditions for team members, keeping track of reagents, restocking)
• Collaborating with other team members and technicians to ensure smooth operation of the TC facilities and of the Biochemistry/Proteomics laboratory
• Assisting in general laboratory tasks, including gel casting, buffer preparation, and restocking (and keeping updated the lists) of lab consumables
• Participating in samples preparation for biochemical and proteomics experiments.

What we hope you will bring to the role
We imagine that you are currently enrolled in an MSc program, maybe within biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, or similar. 

We hope that you have: 

• previous work experience in a laboratory setting, e.g. in GMO class-1 labs or tissue culture labs and biochemistry/proteomics laboratory
• interest in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization 
• knowledge of standard cellular, biochemical and proteomics methods and principles
• excellent skills in written and spoken English since most of our inquiries and communication are in English. 

You are eager to contribute positively to our laboratory environment and to enhance your skills in a hands-on setting. We value your ability to take initiative and work independently, managing your tasks with minimal supervision. Your precision and meticulousness in maintaining the standards and cleanliness of the TC facilities and the Biochemistry/Proteomics laboratory are crucial. It’s also important that you are flexible in planning your working hours and tasks in the laboratory.

Your role will be integral in upholding the operational standards of our laboratory. We believe that your contributions will not only support our ongoing research but also provide you with valuable experience in laboratory management and maintenance.

What we offer in return
At our department and particularly the Section for Medical Biotechnology, we take pride in offering a dynamic and stimulating work environment. Your role will allow you to develop professionally while contributing significantly to our laboratory operations. You will work alongside knowledgeable, helpful, and committed colleagues who are passionate about their work and supportive of each other's development. Your responsibilities will provide you with a range of practical skills that can be added to your resume.

Salary and terms of employment
Salary and employment conditions in accordance with the OAO-S collective agreement and organizational agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians and IT employees (HK/State).

The working hours are 12 hours per week and can be arranged flexibly. 

The position is from January 1st 2025.

The period of employment is two years. 

Place of work is DTU Lyngby Campus, Building 225.

Application and contract
We must receive your online application no later than 22 November 2024 . Open the "Apply now" link, where you fill in the application form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation of study activity, including transcripts from your exams and courses. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your skills and why you are applying for the position. 

If you would like more information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Chiara Francavilla [email protected] .

Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered. 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering)  is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.

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