Laboratory technician/lab manager
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Mid
On-site
This role requires a mid-level laboratory technician or lab manager with a relevant technical qualification such as a Laboratory technician degree or MSc-level training, emphasizing experience in cell and tissue culture. The candidate should have strong organizational and planning abilities to establish and maintain lab workflows, protocols, and databases within a new research group focused on lung regeneration using human lung organoid models. Responsibilities include generating and maintaining organoid lines from human lung tissue, biobank development, and participation in research activities like organoid assays, genetic engineering, and drug screening. Effective collaboration and communication skills in English are essential, alongside high motivation, reliability, and responsibility. Experience working independently and in diverse, international environments is important. The position is based at a biomedical sciences department within a stem cell medicine center, highlighting the need for familiarity with advanced laboratory techniques and research coordination. Salary and seniority are negotiable based on qualifications, reflecting the role’s combination of technical expertise and managerial responsibilities in a cutting-edge biomedical research setting.
About the role
About Us
- The Dost lab investigates mechanisms of lung regeneration and disease using primary human lung organoid models
- Focus on understanding lung stem cell response to injury and disease
- Develops and applies human alveolar and airway organoid models
- Aims to identify therapeutic avenues for restoring lung regeneration in diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Role Summary
- 2-year full-time position (37 hours/week)
- Key role in setting up and organizing a new research group
- Employment at Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, NNF Center of Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW), University of Copenhagen
- Start date: March 15 or April 1 (or by agreement)
Responsibilities
- Establish workflows, protocols, and databases for the lab
- Assist in generating and maintaining organoid lines from human lung tissue
- Contribute to building a biobank
- Participate in research projects involving organoid assays, genetic engineering, drug screening, and related approaches
- Collaborate closely with other group members
Requirements
- Relevant technical qualification (e.g., Laboratory technician degree) and/or MSc-level training
- Experience with cell/tissue culture
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal and English communication skills
- High motivation, reliability, and sense of responsibility
- Enjoyment of international and diverse work environments
Terms of Salary and Employment
- Laboratory technician: Salary according to agreement between Danish Ministry of Taxation and OAO/HK STAT (salary group 3)
- Lab manager/academic level: Salary according to agreement between Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations), based on seniority
- Supplement may be negotiated depending on qualifications
How to Apply
- Submit application in English including:
- Letter of application/motivation (max 1 page)
- CV including education, list of laboratory skills/techniques, previous employments, language skills, and other relevant skills
- Copy of relevant certificate/diploma
- Apply by clicking on “Apply Now” below
- Deadline: January 5, 24:00 CET
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
Questions
- For further information, contact Antonella Dost: [email protected]
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