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The Mandrup group at the Research Unit of Functional Genomics & Metabolism, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, SDU, seeks a laboratory technician within the area of molecular cell biology and next-generation sequencing (NGS) to support the laboratory work in the research group and section.

Our research group consist of 25 people and the FGM section of about 100+ people including postdocs, PhD, MSc and undergraduatestudents. Our research focuses on thegene regulatory networks that control the development and plasticity of fat cells. Furthermore, we are investigating the interaction between gene regulation and metabolism in e.g., fat cells and pancreatic β-cells.This research is relevant for the understanding of diabetes and other metabolic diseases.

As a laboratory technician one of your main responsibilities will be to participate in and help optimize and develop our next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow. This will include sample preparation either manually or by liquid handling robot, and running our Illumina NovaSeq instrument and other instrumentsrelated to NGS e.g., qPCR machine and Fragment Analyzer. In addition, you will be involved in supporting the research projects in the Mandrup Group, which will include tissue and cell isolations from animals, cell culture and common molecular biological techniques. Finally, you will support the general activities in the FGM laboratoryand at the department including assisting with laboratory exercises, instructing students, and supervise trainees.

Applicants are expected to have experience with techniques for molecular cell biology, preferably NGS workflow incl. running, maintaining and programming of liquid handling robots. Furthermore, you are expected to have good English communication skills.

We offer an exciting job in a great working environment, where you will work withresearchers and students in a dynamic, ambitious and international environment with the freedom to plan your own work. We expect that you are highly dedicated and motivated to learn and improve technologies.

Thus, your job will include the following duties:

  • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflow
  • Optimization and further development of existing applications and assays
  • Running, maintaining and programming of liquid handling robots
  • Supporting the Mandrup group research projects
  • Instruction of technician trainees and students in laboratory work
  • Assistance with laboratoryexercises
  • Support of the general activities in the laboratory and the department infrastructure

We expect that you:

  • Are passionate about your work
  • Work independently and responsibly
  • Are eager to learn

We can offer:

  • An exciting job in an excellent working environment
  • An inspiring team of colleagues
  • Freedom to plan your own work
  • Flexible working hours

The position is available from August 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

Application deadline is June 13, 2025.

For further information please contact lab manager Ronni Nielsen (phone +45 60111842, email ronni.n@bmb.sdu.dk).

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Laboratory Association affiliated with HK/STAT.

Application must include cover letter, CV and certificate. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.

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The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

About SDU

The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.

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