Expert Technical Assistant for Transgenic Services, Center for Core Facilities

Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen; Center (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen is seeking an Expert Technical Assistant for Transgenic Services to support and enhance the Transgenic Core Facility operations. The role involves hands-on work with embryo harvesting, gene editing, and database management, with a focus on advancing transgenic techniques and user support.

Responsibilities include managing mouse lines, assisting with microinjections and embryology, and advising users on projects while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master in Biology or Medical Sciences; FELASA-certified education and training.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Solid understanding of genome-editing technologies (CRISPR/Cas9).
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology, mouse embryo handling and cryopreservation.

Responsibilities

• Perform embryo harvesting, culture and transfer to recipient females.
• Archive mouse lines and manage GM mouse colonies.
• Support microinjection area: DNA/RNA and ESC injections in mouse embryos.
• Support molecular biology area: gene editing and genotyping techniques.
• Advise facility users on scientific projects and results.
• Contribute to development and implementation of new transgenic techniques.
• Record data and establish databases for benchmarking services.

Skills

Genome editing

Molecular biology

English fluency

Education

Bachelor/Master in Biology or Medical Sciences

FELASA-certified training

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Expert Technical Assistant for Transgenic Services, Center for Core Facilities

The University seeks an Expert Technical Assistant for Transgenic Services for the Transgenic Core Facility within the Animal Core Facility at the Center for Core Facilities, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, starting 1 December 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Transgenic Core Facility

The Transgenic Core Facility (TCF) at the University of Copenhagen (KU) provides basic and advanced services to scientists in the areas of genetic modification both in mice and cell lines, embryonic stem cell derivation and manipulation, mouse embryo culture and manipulation, assisted reproduction technologies and cryopreservation (Core Facility for Transgenic Mice – University of Copenhagen). TCF is part of the Animal Core Facility, which provides excellent husbandry and welfare conditions of laboratory animals for KU’s researchers, and it is embedded in the Center for Core Facilities (CCF, Center for Core Facilities – University of Copenhagen) that gathers all the mayor platforms and technical services at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Job Description

The TCF looks for a technical assistant to support and enhance the operation capacity of the existing team. The primary duties of the Expert Technical Assistant will consist of:

• performing embryo harvesting, culture and transfer to recipient females
• performing mouse line archiving and GM mouse colony management
• supporting the microinjection area: DNA/RNA and ESC injection in mouse embryos
• supporting the molecular biology area: gene editing and genotyping strategies and other molecular biology techniques
• advising facility users on scientific projects and results
• contributing to technical development and implementation of new transgenic techniques
• data recording and establishment of databases for benchmarking of services

The applicant should be able to work at least one weekend a month.

Required Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who holds a bachelor or master degree in Biology or Medical Sciences and FELASA-certified education and training to work with laboratory animals, and is fluent in English both oral and written. They must possess solid general understanding of genome-editing technologies, especially CRISPR/Cas9, and proven hands‑on experience with major molecular biology, mouse embryo handling and cryopreservation technics, as well as extensive user-level experience on database management and Microsoft Office applications. They should be able to work independently on a daily basis but also be a proactive team player who looks after the improvement of the core facility in all aspects.

Salary and Terms of Employment

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

We offer a one-year contract in a full-time position (37 hours a week).

Questions

For specific information about the position, please contact Facility Manager Javier Martin Gonzalez at [e-mail]. Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and www.workingconditions.ku.dk.

Application requirements

• Letter of Motivation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diplomas – all relevant certificates

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.

Equality and Diversity

The University wishes to reflect the diversity of the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

About the University

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative organizational structure, which is currently being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and the development of, among other things, workflows and interfaces for collaboration. The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises approximately 8500 students, 1600 PhD students and 5000 employees. The Faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community.
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Contact

• Javier Martin Gonzalez
• E-mail: [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Application deadline: 30-09-2026
• Employment start: 01-12-2026
• Working hours: Full time
• Department/Location: Center for Core Facilities