OPENINGS IN THE AUTZEN GROUP
Lab tech
Are you looking for a job with a good work-life balance, where you will be professionally challenged, have a large social network, and where everyday life never becomes monotonous? Then you might be our new colleague.
The Autzen Group at the Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Pharmacology at the Department of Biomedical Sciences is looking for an engaged laboratory technician or biomedical laboratory scientist with experience in mammalian cell culture and cell-based functional assays, and an interest in protein biochemistry.
Your tasks
In close collaboration with the researchers in the Autzen Group and the rest of MolPharm, you will participate in various research projects. You will e.g., run GPCR signalling and binding assays, purify proteins, and perform cloning of DNA constructs. You will further organize, and plot collected assay data.
As our laboratory technician/biomedical laboratory scientist, you will also carry out several laboratory maintenance tasks, e.g., coordination of laboratory safety and equipment maintenance with other technicians, assist in the implementation of the LEAF program (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework), be the primary contact to suppliers of consumables specific to the Autzen Group, handling invoices upon goods receival, preparation of common laboratory reagents, handling of cell culture, keeping records of reagents, vectors, and frozen cell stocks in the lab inventory and other daily lab routines.
Profile
It is essential that you have experience with basic molecular biology methods and sterile tissue culture techniques, and an interest in protein biochemistry. In addition, it is essential that you:
Hold a degree as laboratory technician or biomedical laboratory scientist (academy profession degree or similar).
Are self-motivated and good at working independently with an interest for expanding your skills and learning new methods.
Have good interpersonal and communication skills and an interest in working in an international team.
Have good English communication skills, both oral and written.
Are organized and keep an accurate record of laboratory procedures, reagents, and results.
Have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable experience and skills:
Experience with plate-based bioassays (e.g fluorescence and bioluminescence).
Experience with cloning (PCR techniques etc).
Experience with protein purification techniques, such as affinity -and size exclusion chromatography.
Experience with radioligand binding assays.
Familiarity with standard bioinformatics software.
Experience with software for plotting and treating data, e.g. GraphPad Prism.
Application deadline is September 3rd 2023.
The position is set to start 1st of November 2023. The position is limited to two years, but can be extended.
Reseach environment
The successful applicant will become a member of a young and vibrant research group part of the theme in Molecular and Translational Pharmacology at the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Our group specializes in mammalian protein production, purification, cellular, biochemical and biophysical characterizations and data processing, and our theme is specialized in G protein-coupled receptors.
Our lab is built on community, trust, openness, honesty, and solidarity and strives to embody the scientific method, objectivity, and reproducibility. We value open science, knowledge and data sharing and science communication to a wider audience, ultimately bridging the gap between society and research.
We offer exciting and stimulating research projects in an inclusive, creative, strong and international environment with room for personal and professional development.
Informal inquiries should be sent directly to Henriette.
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The Autzen Group welcomes applicants of any ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, caregiver and family commitments, political affiliation, sexual orientation, and eligible age or ability or another personal background. Henriette is committed to maintaining a supportive and collaborative lab environment.
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