Laboratory Assistant at Montoya Group

The Montoya Group at Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research is looking for an motivated and reliable laboratory assistant to join our team. The position is fixed-term from 15 June 2024 to 31 December 2024. The ideal candidate will work 12 hours per week, providing support for various research projects in the lab. We provide flexible work hours, as the tasks may be completed according to the laboratory assistant’s own schedule, within a certain time.

About us:

Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR) (www.cpr.ku.dk), a Novo Nordisk Foundation center of excellence, was established in 2007 and embedded in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, to promote basic and applied research on human proteins of medical relevance. The Center comprises modern laboratories, supercomputer resources and state-of-the- art facilities within protein science and genomics. CPR is an interdisciplinary international environment with English as the main language. We are located in central Copenhagen, a city with one of the highest qualities of life in the world and a vibrant and highly interactive research environment. The University of Copenhagen has a strong focus on balancing professional life with a family-friendly working environment https://www.ism.ku.dk/faq

Your tasks

As our Laboratory Assistant you will have the following responsibilities:

• Prepare solutions and reagents for protein purification, including making buffers, antibiotic stocks, and LB plates, amongst others
• Cleaning laboratory equipment
• Restocking media and buffers from SUND Sterile Centralen
• Handle laboratory waste and ensure proper removal to the goods yard

Profile

It is important that you have:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in protein science or related fields.

Terms of salary and employment

Your employment will be at CPR, University of Copenhagen. The position is 12 hours per week, with a preferred start date on 15 June 2024 and will expire on 31 December 2024.

Employment as laboratory assistant will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and OAO/HK STAT. The position is placed in salary group 1.

Questions
For further questions about the job description and qualifications, please contact Professor Guillermo Montoya, [email protected].

Application

Please submit your application in English by clicking "Apply now" below.

The application should consist of the following:

• Letter of application/motivation outlining your interest in the position
• Your CV incl. education, a list of laboratory skills/techniques, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
• Copy of relevant certificate/diploma

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your qualifications. We will contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

Deadline for application: 5 May 2024, 23.59 p.m. CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.



University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.