Research Engineer within lymphocyte development and regulation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research group

The broad research interest of our group is to identify cellular and molecular pathways during development of cells of the immune system (in mouse and in human). The gained knowledge could lead to a better understanding of hematopoietic disorders such as immune-deficiencies, myeloproliferative disease and leukemia. We also study the impact of leukemia on the immune system and how the malignant cells escape immune-surveillance.

We are looking for a driven research engineer to come and work as a part of the team with two postdoctoral researchers, using animal models, as well as primary human cells. The employment is a full-time with starting date the 1st of January or as agreed.

Work duties and areas of responsibility

Maintaining the lab (ordering reagents, ordering plastic supplies, organizing inventory), maintaining different mouse strains (breeding, making crosses between different strains, genotyping, keeping mouse inventory), mouse injections (intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous), collecting different mouse tissues, isolation of hematopietic cells from different tissues (mouse, human), cell analysis by flow cytometry (FACS), sterile tissue culture techniques, maintaining cell lines, freezing and thawing cells, inventory of frozen cells.

Qualifications

The following is required for the position:

• A masters degree in biomedicine, biotechnology, immunology or cell and molecular biology.
• Education in animal handling and flow cytometry.
• Experience in working with mouse models (breeding, genotyping, monitoring and maintaining different strains).
• Good knowledge of cell biology and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in using flow cytometry (FACS) to characterize different cell types.
• The knowledge to use of relevant computer programs and ability to document experimental data are required.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English

Large emphasis will be put on personal suitability. This position requires an excellent intrapersonal and communication skills, the ability to organize the lab as well as plan and execute the experimental bench-work, flexibility and assist in experimental work and the ability to work as a part of the dynamic team.

The following is desirable for the position:

• A PhD in biomedicine, biotechnology, immunology or cell and molecular biology.