Laboratory Assistant

About the company:

BGI Europe A/S is a subsidiary of BGI Genomics, which is the world's leading provider of genomic sequencing and proteomic services. BGI Europe was founded in 2010, the business is mainly focused on the EU market. It offers services in Exome Sequencing, Clinical Exome Sequencing, Transcriptome Sequencing, RNA Sequencing, and NGS laboratory support. Currently, we have a team of around 22 people based in Denmark.

About the Job: We are currently seeking 3 new laboratory assistants to become part of the team that works in our lab.

The job content includes:

1. Mainly assist in performing biology experiments, mostly related to Next Generation Sequencing, and strictly follow SOP. Fill in record according to record management requirements.
2. Assist in maintenance of equipment in accordance with Equipment SOPs, include daily maintenance and regular maintenance.
3. Assist to analyze and solve simple problems in daily experiments. Report timely of an abnormal situation occurred in an experiment to the group leader. Actively and accurately deal with emergencies during the experiments.
4. Assist the team with experimental preparation, such as reagents preparation, sample preparation, etc.
5. Assist QA department to maintain Quality Management System, such as records archive, cooperate with QA department to investigate the root cause and prepare corrective and preventive actions when non-conformity found.
6. Assist in technique optimization and prepare SOPs afterward.

The ideal candidate is an educated laboratory assistant with a demonstrated background in Biomolecular Technology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biochemical or related scientific/technical career. In addition to the above mentioned, the ideal candidate should have:

1. One year or more of work experience in a related field is preferred.
2. Work experience with ISO 15189, ISO 17025 or other quality management systems is preferred.
3. Familiar with molecular biology experiments, Such as DNA/RNA extraction, Electrophoresis, PCR, DNA Fragmentation, QPCR, liquid handling automation workstation.
4. Effective interpersonal communication skills are required.
5. Work effectively both individually and within a team.
6. Hold a Danish work permit.

It is an entry-level position, but for a candidate with the right mindset and ambition, it can also be an excellent starting point for a further career in the company.

As part of BGI genomics, we offer a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement.

We conduct interviews on a regular basis, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Therefore, please submit your application and CV to [email protected] as soon as possible.