Laboratory Technician, Molecular and Transgenic

2 semanas atrás

Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal Fundação Champalimaud Tempo inteiro

Laboratory Technician, Molecular and Transgenic Tools Platform*:

Localização:
Centro Champalimaud
Entidade Empregadora: Fundação Champalimaud
Regime: Tempo Inteiro
Posição: Research Técnico de Investigação
Início da Candidatura: 21 Ago

2023
Fecho de Candidatura:
21 Set. 2023Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team at the Champalimaud Research Program - Molecular and Transgenic Tools Platform.


We are seeking a highly-motivated person, passionate for science, interested in technology, eager to learn and to solve problems, with personal competences to work in a service-based environment, with good inter-personal skills, high degree of initiative, and capable of operating with autonomy in a laboratory environment.

This person/ fellow will integrate the Molecular and Transgenics Tools Platform.


The Molecular and Transgenic Tools (MTT) Platform performs complex animal and tissue transgenic and gene editing projects by providing researchers with support in Molecular Biology techniques, from basic services such as the production of competent bacterial cells or primer design, to complex cloning of knock-out and knock-in constructs to be delivered into cells/tissues or embryos of model animals such as zebrafish, fly or mouse.

It works in close collaboration with the animal platforms managing full projects from the conceptual design to the transgenic/mutant animal delivery.


The MTT Platform also encompasses a Vector Production (VP) service to support research by producing viral vectors widely used in either established or newly developing techniques.

It acts as a hub of shared resources and expertise for the entire institutional and national research communities by achieving cost-minimising objectives avoiding duplication of reagents, equipment and personnel.

Primary responsibilities

a) Perform cloning protocols using state-of
- the-art techniques;
b) Produce high-titer virus preps (Adeno Associated Viruses, Lentiviruses, Retroviruses and siRabies viruses);
c) Maintain cell lines and provide mycoplasma testing service to the CR community;
d) Help manage common laboratory areas, in particular the BSL-2 lab;
e) Help manage common reagents, materials and equipment belonging to the platform.

Application start date

21/08/2023

Application closing date

Until position is filled.

Required Education Level

BSc plus experience /MSc /PhD

Requirements:

Research Field
Biological sciences (Bachelor Degree or equivalent)

Research Field
Biological sciences (Master Degree or equivalent)

Research Field
Biological sciences (PhD or equivalent)

Skills/Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science or other relevant Life and/or Health Sciences

Specific Requirements

Essential skills

  • Experience on basic laboratory techniques (2+ years);
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team;
  • Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment, with highdemand peaks of work;
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational, oral, and written communication skills are required;
  • Good communication skills, including fluency of oral and written English;
  • Excellent level of English.
Desirable skills that will also be considered

  • Experience on a Biomedical Research environment;
  • Previous experience with Molecular Biology techniques (e.g. PCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction, molecular cloning);
  • Previous experience with cell culture and virus production;
  • Knowledge of common cloning design software will be valued;
  • Troubleshooting capacity and attention to detail are extremely important.

Benefits:

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.

Maximum allowable duration of the contract including the respective renewals OR Initial duration

6 months with possibility of renewal for additional periods

Eligibility criteria

Selection process

Evaluation Committee members

Ana Catarina Certal, PhD

Ana Raquel Tomás, PhD

Joana Monteiro, PhD

Application materials

  • CV and letter of motivation indicating 2 references (in one single pdf document).
  • Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalization of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognised in Portugal.
How to apply

The call reference will be asked and not having may invalidate your submission

This call reference is:
"
Tech MTTP Aug2023".

Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, Li

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