Laboratory technician of the BSL-3 laboratory CCP

Pracovní nabídka

The Czech Centre for Phenogenomics (CCP) /(http://www.phenogenomics.cz) is a large research infrastructure that provides unique services for the biomedical and biotechnology research community in the fields of genome editing, phenotyping and animal model research. To expand our team we are currently looking for candidates for of the Unit of Models of Infectiouis Diseases

Core responsibilities:

• Working with laboratory animals which includes administration of test substance and biological sample collection
  Performing clinical chemistry and haematology analysis based on established protocols
  Detection of molecular markers by biochemical methods (spectrophotometry, ELISA, multiplex assays, PCR),
  Participating in assay development/validation and GLP pre-clinical studies,
  Evaluation of assay results and preparation of reports and conducting experiments and tasks as instructed by the unit head
  Additional tasks as instructed by the supervisor

The best candidate should:

• At least high school / college degree in a relevant field (biology, veterinary or medical laboratory technician or equivalent)
• A very good relationship with laboratory rodents
• Manual dexterity and great care
• Medical fitness for working with animals
• Knowledge of standard office software
• Intermediate Czech and English (you will daily interact with foreign colleagues)

An experience of working in the laboratory, with rodent handling, study/work experience abroad and a valid certificate for working with laboratory animals are an advantage. However, the position is also suitable for graduates.

What do we offer?

We are a top international research facility dealing with all aspects of genetics and physiology of laboratory rodents, so you will get:

• unique work experience in cancer research, genetics and transgenic technologies
• opportunities for career development in the field, including possible participation in professional courses in the Czech Republic or abroad
• a diverse workload, friendly working team, competitive salary and bonuses
• wide spectrum of standard benefits offered by the Czech Academy of Sciences (five weeks of holiday, sick-days, nursery, language courses, sports/culture/insurance allowance etc.)
• full-time work contract negotiable