Job Opportunities in Poland

Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development is a Research Institute within the Łukasiewicz Research Network. It focuses on development of new technologies, resulting from basic and applied research, which, in turn, serve as a basis for innovative solutions for the industry. With high-class specialists and state-of-art infrastructure, we provide capacity for the most advanced research. Our Institute consists of three research centers – Life Sciences & Biotechnology Center, Materials Science & Engineering Center and Center for Population Diagnostics, with access to specialized core laboratories – a combination, which allows to carry out both, scientific research and pilot studies for the industry in a comprehensive manner.
Due to our growing needs, we invite candidates to apply for the position of
Research Engineer (Senior Specialist)
Translational Neuropsychiatry Research Group (TREND Lab) headed by Dr. Ali Jawaid, MD, Ph D at Łukasiewicz Research Network, Polish Centre for Technology Development (Łukasiewicz-PORT) works at the interface of neuroscience, metabolism, and epigenetics. The lab investigates the role of metabolic cascades in conferring susceptibility to neuropsychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across generations. Funded by the European Research Area Network (ERA Net), EU Joint Program for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND), and National Science Center (NCN Poland), the lab has expertise in multi-modality investigations involving immortalized neuronal and microglia cell lines, i PSC-derived microglia and brain organoids, ethologically-relevant wildtype and transgenic rodent models, and samples from ethnically diverse human cohorts.
The role:
You will work as the scientific line manager of the TREND Lab.
Your tasks will include:

• Organization and management of scientific operations in the laboratory including ordering, storage, and inventory of laboratory reagents and consumables;
• Maintenance of purchase records and warranties of laboratory equipment AND organization of laboratory equipment maintenance, repair, and calibrations;
• Establishing stringent health and safety protocols in the laboratory and training/refreshing laboratory personnel on health and safety protocols;
• Assisting the laboratory head in financial management of the lab;
• Supporting the scientific staff with experimental procedures; including but not limited to RNA/DNA/protein extraction, c DNA library preparation, quantitative PCRs, genotyping PCR, microglial phagocytosis assays, Western blots, and cell culture;
• Substituting administrative manager during periods of absence and/or assisting during periods of excessive work;
• Training of laboratory interns and students in basic molecular techniques;
• Assisting the laboratory head in preparation of manuscripts, grants, and educational material.

Requirements:

• Master degree in life or environmental sciences with minimum 6-month experience in laboratory management;
• Excellent communication skills in English;
• Experience of working in ethnically diverse environments;
• Demonstrated ability to work in team settings and excellent organizational skills.

Desirable:

• Publication as a co-author in areas of interest for the TREND Lab (neurodegeneration, microglia, or epigenetic inheritance).

We offer:

• Full-time employment on the position of Research Engineer ( Senior Specialist) for 30 months;
• Work in a scientific research organization focused on the implementation of innovative R&D projects;
• Co-financing for private medical care;
• Co-financing for a sports card;
• Possibility to join group life insurance;
• Co-financing under the Social Benefits Fund (for holidays and Christmas);
• Work on the territory of a green science campus;
• Free parking space.

If you are interested, please apply via the link below:
https://system.erecruiter.pl/Form Templates/Recruitment Form.aspx?Web ID=8d7a90988b654828a40926ef54f2611c
Application deadline: 26.09.2024
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