Laboratory Technician (laborant) with experience with and interest for in v

at  KU SUND PANUM KBH N

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Technician (laborant) to join the Sakamoto Group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR), University of Copenhagen to start June 1, 2025, or after agreement.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will be working in close collaboration with your colleague researchers to support and assist their day-to-day research projects. You will furthermore be a part of the technician community at CBMR. The job will involve both routine assignments, lab organization, assay/method optimization, development, and implementation of new protocols.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for an interactive and highly organized technician with the following qualifications:

• An education as Laboratory Technician (laborant)
• Experience with research in mouse models (preferably FELASA certified).
• Solid hands-on experience and documentation of laboratory work
• Documented ability to optimize processes and work flows including trouble shooting and present/implement it to your colleagues

• Ability to plan and execute laboratory work independentlyGood written and oral communication skills in Danish and English

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Positive, pro-active and open-minded/flexible
• Excellent collaborative skills and service minded
• Solution-orientedWell organized (time, tasks) and ability to do proper record keeping

QUESTIONS

For further questions about the job description and qualifications, please contact Staff Scientist Marianne Agerholm Jensen at marianne.jensen@sund.ku.dk . For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at SUND-HR-CBMR@sund.ku.dk

• Genotyping of our 15+ active transgenic mouse strains
• Super user of Qiaxcel equipment (Qiagen)
• Ability to handle 200+ samples at the time using multiple probes/sample
• Trouble shooting and improvement of the protocol
• Assist in vivo phenotyping of mice including feeding, weighting, gavage, MRI scanning, drug tolerance tests, IV injections, bleeding, tissue collection etc.
• RNA extraction and qPCR
• Validation of antibodies, protein extraction and Western blotting
• Assist in generating and updating electronic inventory (e.g. for sample management, consumable stocks, and documents/protocols) - knowledge of Labguru (electric lab notebook system) is an advantage
• Assure safety compliance in the laboratory (GMO1 registered laboratory, e.g. generating/updating risk assessments, chemical registration and compliance using Kemibrug system)Contribute to general laboratory organization and maintenance such as freezer/biobank organization, unpacking deliveries, ordering, and apportioning laboratory consumables