University of Luxembourg
Lab technician focusing on supporting the development of biomolecular extraction techniques for meta-omics high-throughput experiments
The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. The University`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.
Within the University, the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is a highly interdisciplinary research centre (IC), integrating experimental biology and computational biology approaches in order to develop the foundation of a future predictive, preventive and personalized medicine.
The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) as part of a recently funded EU-funded FET project:
Technician focusing on supporting the development of biomolecular extraction techniques for meta-omics high-throughput experiments
AREA:
Meta-omic analyses of marine sedimentary samples
DESCRIPTION:
The Systems Ecology group at the LCSB has an immediate opening for a motivated and talented laboratory technician (entry- to advanced- level position) to assist with the extraction of biomolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins) from marine sedimentary samples in the EU-funded FET project PROSPECTOMICS.
PROSPECTOMICS is an international project with consortium members from the Universities of Duisburg-Essen, Greifswald, Luxembourg, and Vienna as well as from Lundin Energy Norway and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). This highly interdisciplinary project will investigate the effects of natural hydrocarbon leakage on the microbial communities in marine sedimentary systems in unprecedented detail.
Your Role...
You will support daily lab operations, including ordering lab supplies, sample organization and preparation, biomolecular extraction, protocol optimization, as well as interaction with project partners and platform personnel (internal and external). You will build on existing, world-wide distinctive approaches for the concomitant biomolecular extraction from single, unique samples developed in the Systems Ecology group at the University of Luxembourg. In close collaboration with the consortium members, you will define how samples collected from the field will be processed for downstream high-throughput omics measurements and generate extracts for use within the PROSPECTOMICS project.
Important technical competencies and tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Kit-based as well as non-kit-based extractions of biomolecules from environmental samples
- Optimization and testing of new protocols
- Troubleshooting of technical problems in sample preparation and extraction workflows
- Interaction with project partners, e.g., coordination of sample shipment and storage
- Thorough record keeping in a well-organized lab notebook
What we expect from you…
- A Bachelor or Master degree (or equivalent) with wet-lab experience, preferably in next-generation sequencing (DNA, RNA) or mass spectrometry (proteomics)
- Highly reliable and precise work style
- Good organizational skills and willingness to work independently in phases of potentially little guidance from supervisor
- Basic computer skills to ensure electronic record keeping and generation of work summaries, e.g., documenting quality and quantity results from different protocols
- Attention to detail, especially accurate data entry and sample handling
- Communication in English is essential, both written and spoken
In Short...
- Contract Type: Befristeter Vertrag 24 Monat
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Stunden pro Woche
- Starting date: January 2022
- Location: Belval
- Internal Title: Lab technician
- Job Reference: UOL04559
How to apply...
Applications (in English) should contain the following documents:
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Cover letter indicating your motivation for this position, relevant past experience and future interests
- Name and addresses of two referees
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.
The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
In return you will get…
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …
Further information...
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Cedric Laczny
E-mail: cedric.laczny@uni.lu
Telephone: (+352) 46 66 44 9070
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