Laboratory Technician at NIVI Research Center

KU - SUND - Kbh Ø; København; Presencial; DKK 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NIVI Research Center at the University of Copenhagen seeks a laboratory technician to help establish and develop a new laboratory. You will support organization, workflows, inventory systems, and best practices to create a well‑functioning research environment and ensure smooth daily operations.

You will perform routine tasks including mammalian cell maintenance and molecular biology workflows (protein purification, IVT‑mRNA synthesis, DNA/RNA extraction, Western blot, PCR, qRT‑PCR),

Formación

• A degree as a laboratory technician (Academy Profession degree or similar) is required.
• You must be good at working independently and organized, and be self‑motivated.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, both in Danish and English; spoken and written.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with the setup and development of a new laboratory, including workflows, procedures, and inventory management.
• Maintain mammalian cell lines and perform molecular biology protocols (protein purification, IVT‑mRNA synthesis, DNA/RNA extraction/purification, Western blot/SDS‑PAGE, PCR, qRT‑PCR).
• Perform immunological assays (ELISA, Luminex, flow cytometry) and prepare laboratory reagents.
• Collaborate with scientists on vaccine development projects and vaccine response characterization.
• Document work with electronic lab notebooks and monitor stocks to ensure timely replenishment.

Conocimientos

Laboratory techniques

Independent working

Communication skills

Danish & English

Educación

Lab technician degree (APD or similar)

Herramientas

ELISA

Luminex

Flow cytometry

Western blot

PCR

qRT‑PCR

Descripción del empleo

Laboratory Technician at NIVI Research Center

The research group of Associate Professor Stephan Brouwer is looking for an engaged laboratory technician with experience in molecular biology, immunology, mammalian cell culture, and preferably with experience in BSL2/GMO-2 practices and research. The position is permanent and open for appointment from 1 March 2027.

About us

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI), launched in December 2023, has a unique mission to harness airway immunity through innovative vaccine research and development to prevent airborne epidemics. NIVI has two parts:

NIVI Research Center (NIVI-R): A state-of-the-art research center anchored to the University of Copenhagen, Department of Immunology and Microbiology (www.isim.ku.dk).

NIVI Development (NIVI-D): A company that focuses on translational sciences and advancing vaccine development.

NIVI-R conducts scientific research, while NIVI-D works to quickly turn that research into new vaccine candidates. NIVI-D accelerates clinical trials (phases 1 and 2) and ensures a smooth transition to partners for later stages of development.

By connecting science, innovation, clinical trials, regulatory processes, and product development, NIVI aims to streamline the journey from research to real-world vaccines.

Your tasks

As part of a newly established research center, you will contribute to the setup and development of a completely new laboratory. This will include assisting with laboratory organization, implementation of workflows and procedures, inventory management systems, and establishing best practices for laboratory operations. You will work closely with the other laboratory technicians and scientific staff within NIVI-R to create a well-functioning research environment while helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the laboratory.

As the laboratory technician, you will carry out several routine laboratory tasks; including maintenance of mammalian cell lines, molecular biology protocols (e.g., Protein purification, IVT-mRNA synthesis, DNA and RNA extraction/purification, Western-Blot/SDS-PAGE, PCR, qRT-PCR), Immunological assays (e.g. ELISA/Luminex, Neutralization assay, Flow cytometry), preparation of laboratory reagents, and other daily lab routines.

You will also participate in various research projects that involve the development of vaccines and the characterization of vaccine responses, and close collaboration with the group’s scientists.

The following will also be part of the role

• Documenting all laboratory work accurately using electronic lab notebooks.
• Monitoring laboratory stocks and ensuring timely replenishment.
• Organizing the laboratory and related space to be a clean, safe, and functional environment.

Profile

Essential experience and skills:

• A degree as a laboratory technician (Academy Profession degree or similar) is required.
• You must be good at working independently and organized, and be self‑motivated
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, both in Danish and English; spoken and written

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience with laboratory research in (BSL‑2/GMO‑2) labs.
• Experience with immunological assays: Proficiency in techniques such as ELISA/Luminex, Western Blotting, or Flow Cytometry (FACS) to support vaccine efficacy studies.
• Experience with cell culture, routine mycoplasma testing, and the validation of sterile reagents and media.
• Experience in animal research (active FELSA/ABD certification).

Terms of salary and employment

Your employment will be at NIVI Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen. The position is full‑time (37 hours per week), permanent, and is open for appointment from 1 March 2027.

Employment as laboratory technician will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and OAO/HK STAT. The position is placed in salary group 4.

Depending on qualifications a supplement may be negotiated.

Question

For further information please contact Stephan Brouwer: [e-mail]

Application

Please submit your application in English by clicking "Apply for position" below.

The application should consist of the following:

• Letter of application/motivation (max 1 page)
• Your CV incl. education, a list of laboratory skills/techniques, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
• Copy of relevant certificate/diploma

Deadline for application is 9 December 2027, 23.59 CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Appointment will be based on merit alone