Research Support Technician - Lab Automation & HT Biology Abgelaufen

About the LCSB

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

• Operation and maintenance of liquid-handling robots and automated platforms
• Development of automated protocols for:
• Cell seeding and feeding
• Drug/compound application
• Sample preparation for proteomics and transcriptomics
• Optimization of reproducibility and throughput
• Troubleshooting of robotic systems
• Integration of automation into existing biological workflows
• Collaboration with scientists to translate manual protocols into automated pipelines

For further information about the role, please contact: Jens Schwamborn, PI of the Developmental & Cellular Biology team ()

Your profile

• Technical degree or Degree in biotechnology, bioengineering, automation engineering, or similar
• Experience with liquid handling systems and laboratory robotics
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
  
• Fluency in English is required

Desirable skills:

• Experience in high-content screening or omics pipelines.
• Programming/scripting for automation platforms.
• Interest in combining biology and engineering.

We offer

• A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
• An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Research support technician
• Job Reference: UOL08266

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