Laboratory Technician/Bioanalyst for the FACS Core Facility

The FACS Core Facility at Aarhus University is seeking a responsible and independent laboratory technician, bioanalyst, or laboratory technician to handle tasks related to the facility’s core services. This is a full-time (37 hours/week) and permanent position. The expected start date is February 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The FACS Core Facility was established 14 years ago to provide researchers at Aarhus University with access to state-of-the-art flow cytometry, cell sorting, and highly specialized consultancy. Approximately 300 users use the facility each year, currently comprising 3 cell sorters, an ImageStream, and 7 flow cytometers.

In addition to performing sorting and analyses, we train researchers in flow cytometry and provide consultancy in experimental setup and data analysis. We also conduct courses in flow cytometry for PhD students and students from Molecular Medicine. The facility’s staff is responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on the flow cytometers. Additionally, we perform administrative tasks related to organization, quality control of the equipment, method validation, protocol writing, etc. To stay updated on the latest developments in flow cytometry, we participate in webinars, seminars, conferences, and annual meetings in flow cytometry-related science.

The facility has a satellite unit at the Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus located at Aarhus University Hospital in Skejby. We take turns maintaining the instruments there.
Due to many international researchers, our protocols and website are in English. For more information about the FACS Core Facility, see facs.au.dk.

The department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.

Your tasks 

As our new team member, you will have the following tasks:

• Maintenance of equipment
• Sorting cells on fluorescence-activated cell sorters (FACS)
• Training researchers to operate our flow cytometers
• Teaching/demonstrating sorting/flow cytometry to students
• Preparing materials for teaching/demonstration
• Ordering materials and reagents for daily use in the facility
• Preparing risk assessments and handling hazardous waste
• Bottling and autoclaving water
• Watching webinars and reading relevant literature to acquire new knowledge in flow cytometry
• Maintaining the instruments at the satellite unit at Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus 1-3 days a month

Your qualifications 

You are a trained laboratory technician, bioanalyst, or laboratory technician. It is an advantage if you have experience with flow cytometry, antibodies, or cell work, but it is not crucial. You are service-minded, well-structured, technically skilled, and familiar with IT. As our new colleague in the FACS Core Facility, you will be part of a well-functioning team where everyone listens to each other and works together to find the best solutions. Additionally, you are an active and accommodating team player. You must be interested in learning new things, have a flair for problem-solving, and handle stressful situations with ease. We expect you to have a general understanding of the applications of flow cytometry, as an interest in the technique and its possibilities is essential for the job.

As a person, you have good collaboration skills, are approachable, and contribute to a good working environment.

We expect you to speak and write fluent English.

Questions about the position

If you have questions about the position, you are very welcome to contact Manager Charlotte Christie Petersen (ccp@biomed.au.dk, mobile: 4052 4204)

The primary workplace is the FACS Core Facility, Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C. The secondary workplace is the FACS Core Facility, Aarhus University Hospital, Entrance A (A401-126), Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 11, 8200 Aarhus N.

We expect to hold interviews on December 5-6, 2024.

Terms of employment

Salary and employment conditions according to the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and the Public Employees’ Organizations (OAO) or the Confederation of Teachers’ Unions and the Danish confederation of public employees of 2010 (LC/CO10-Common Agreement).

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Indication of education (a copy of the diplomas should be uploaded)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the recruitment system

We refer to the faculty’s Guideline for applicants.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.