Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technologist (Laborant eller Bioanalytiker) within in Cancer Research

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Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technologist (Laborant eller Bioanalytiker) within in Cancer Research

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Aarhus Universitet, Bygning 1244-1249

Job description

The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as a Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technologist within Cancer Research as per 1 April 2025 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. You can read more about the department and about the faculty .Your job responsibilitiesAs Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technologist, your primary tasks are to ensure the smooth functioning of the lab and contribute to impactful cancer research. In your daily work, you have a close interaction with competent colleagues.
Your main tasks will consist of:

• Coordinating daily laboratory activities and maintaining functionality.
• Managing inventory, procurement, and invoice handling.
• Culturing, subculturing, and maintaining cell lines under sterile conditions.
• Extracting DNA and RNA and performing PCR and qPCR analyses.
• Conducting experiments using NanoString CosMx panels and assisting with protocol development.
• Supervising and mentoring students and junior researchers.
• Ensuring the lab adheres to safety and environmental standards.

You will report to the Head of Department of Biomedicine.Your competencesYou have a background within biomedical research or a related field and experience with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, and nucleic acid extraction. Competence in cell culture work and familiarity with advanced technologies like NanoString CosMx. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. A proactive and collaborative mindset.

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.Questions about the positionIf you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Lasse Sommer Kristensen tel.: (+45) 2888 0562.Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, The Skou-building, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.We expect to conduct interviews in end January or February.Terms of employmentTerms of employment and pay are regulated by the collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and relevant collective agreement.ApplicationYour 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 .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.The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.Aarhus UniversityAarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at

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Location

Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:08:42 GMT

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