Laboratory Animal Technician On Project

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg.
We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine - in the lab, in the clinic and in silico. We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and their contributing factors. The LCSB recruits talented scientists from various disciplines: computer scientists, mathematicians, biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and clinicians from more than 50 countries currently work at the LCSB. We excel because we are truly interdisciplinary, and together we contribute to science and society.

**Your role**:
You will be part of the rodent platform team, supporting research activities focused on neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and immunology throughout the project. The primary objective is to study disease models in mice and examine the role of neuroinflammation, microbiota, and metabolism in the onset and progression of these conditions.

Your tasks:

- Provide husbandry, health monitoring, and research support for genetically modified laboratory mice
- Conduct various technical procedures on laboratory animals and ensure accurate recording of experimental data
- Assist laboratory scientists with animal surgeries and experimental procedures
- Administer medical treatments and collaborate with research and veterinary staff as needed
- Perform mouse transgenesis procedures and surgeries, including anaesthesia, analgesia, embryo isolation, and transfer
- Manage databases, archive mouse strains, and maintain an updated animal census
- Oversee colony management and genotyping of transgenic rodents
- Handle administrative tasks, including the implementation and validation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Maintain precise and well-organized documentation and records
- Be available for occasional project activities on Sundays and public holidays

**Your profile**:

- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a biology; ideally with significant experience in animal experimentation
- Understand, respect and adhere to the Règlement grand-ducal adopted in 2013 in line with the European Directive for the use of animals in scientific research
- Successfully completed training as biology laboratory technician
- Certification in mouse handling (FELASA qualification or equivalent)
- Knowledge in basic molecular techniques
- Exercise patience, accuracy, attention to detail and fine eye-hand coordination
- Careful, reliable, independent and self-reliant way of working
- Team player with good communication skills
- Standard computer skills
- Very good knowledge in French and English language skills

**We offer**:

- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs
- Opportunity to work in a modern rodent facility and to support research initiatives
- Participate in promoting a Culture of Care and improving animal welfare

**How to apply**:

- Applications should include:_
- A detailed Curriculum vitae
- A scan of your animal laboratory science certificate
- A motivation letter that includes a description of previous professional experiences
- Name and addresses of 1-2 referees
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Start date: 1st April 2025
- Internal Title: Animal care technician
- Job Reference: UOL07152

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