Laboratory Technician at Montoya and Taylor Groups

Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen



The Montoya and Taylor Groups at Novo Nordisk Center for Protein Research are looking for a motivated and reliable Laboratory Technician for the two teams.

About us:
Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR), www.cpr.ku.dk, a Novo Nordisk Foundation Center of excellence, was established in 2007 and embedded in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, to promote basic and applied research on human proteins of medical relevance. The Center comprises modern laboratories and state-of-the-art facilities within protein science and genomics. CPR is an interdisciplinary international environment with English as the main language. We are located in central Copenhagen, a city with one of the highest qualities of life in the world and a vibrant and highly interactive research environment. The University of Copenhagen has a strong focus on balancing professional life with a family-friendly working environment, https://www.ism.ku.dk/faq

Your tasks
As Laboratory Technician, you will have the following skills and responsibilities:

• Recombinant protein expression and purification using AKTA systems
• Molecular biology techniques: PCR, cloning into bacterial expression vectors, DNA extraction and purification, DNA and protein gel electrophoresis, familiar with DNA analysis software
• Prepare solutions and reagents for protein purification, including making buffers, antibiotic stocks and LB antibiotic selection agar plates
• Cleaning laboratory equipment
• Restocking media and buffers from the SUND Sterile department
• Handle laboratory waste and ensure proper removal to the storage area

Profile
Essential experience and skills:

• Should hold a degree as laboratory technician (academy profession degree or similar)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, both in Danish and English; spoken and written

Terms of salary and employment
Your employment will be at CPR, Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen. The position is fixed-term from 15 June 2025 to 31 December 2026. The ideal candidate will work 37 hours per week, providing support for various research projects in the laboratories. Employment as Laboratory Technician will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AOA/HK STAT

Questions
For further question about the job description and qualifications, please contact Professor Guillermo Montoya guillermo.montoya@cpr.ku.dk

Application
Please submit your application in English.

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, 23:59 CEST 7 May 2025

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 wishes 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.