Laboratory Technician

il y a 2 semaines


Luxembourg, Luxembourg Luxembourg Institute of Health Temps plein
The NORLUX Neuro-Oncology Laboratory at the Department of Cancer Research is recruiting a full-time laboratory technician.

The lab focuses on the biology of malignant brain tumors with an emphasis on tumor plasticity, tumor-host interactions and tumor metabolism.

The team has developed unique patient-based 3D tumor organoid cultures and patient-derived orthotopic xenografts (PDOX) and makes use of advanced molecular and cellular technologies to identify novel targets and get mechanistic insight into disease pathways.

We work in close collaboration with other teams within DOCR, DII, DoPH and QBU as well as with our clinical partners at CHL and LNS.


Key Accountabilities

  • Carry out experiments relevant to different projects within the research group.
  • Key technologies applied: Preparation of tissue and blood samples from patients and mice / Cell culture and diverse bioassays / Molecular biology techniques / Flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry / Contribution to animal experimentation if applicable.
  • Analyze and notify results to the project leader and suggest new ideas where necessary.
  • Establish new protocols and generate validated SOPs.
  • Transfer technical knowledge to researchers, students, and the staff of the research unit to perform experiments with validated SOPs.
  • Draft and update the register of technical protocols and databases of the research unit.
  • Monitor the equipment, notify potential technical defaults to the Head of Unit or to project leaders.
  • Monitor stocks of consumable materials (reception and storage of deliveries, drafting of purchase orders to be signed by the designated persons, research of information on the products to be ordered, etc.).
  • Where necessary, suggest areas for improvement for the protocols to be followed, and evaluate new technologies.
  • Be able to learn new laboratory techniques required for a project.
  • Keep current databases updated and find solutions to manage information efficiently if needed.
  • Participate in development of new methodologies.
  • Suggest initiatives to resolve or prevent technical problems in consultation with the project leader.
  • Share best practices within the research unit, but also with other research units of the Luxembourg Institute of Health.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Laboratory Technician's diploma (three years' higher education required).
  • A broad scientific interest and a wide range of technical expertise are expected, including e.g. cell culture, molecular biology, immunology and animal biology.
  • Expertise in metabolic assays and advanced cancer in vitro and ex vivo preclinical models is a plus.
  • Rigor, strong work discipline, team player, selfdriven motivation, initiative taking, punctual and reliable.
  • Languages skills: fluent command of English, knowledge of other languages of the European Union is an asset.

In Short
:

  • Contract type : Fixedterm contract (CDD)
  • Contract duration : 36 months
  • Location : rue Nicolas-Ernest Barblé Luxembourg
  • Start date : 01/06/2024
  • Ref : JA/LT0324/AG/Norlux

How to apply:

Applications including a letter detailing your motivation and a curriculum vitae should be sent through our website.

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