Research technician

BPRC is a biomedical research institute that contributes to the development of medicines and vaccines, but also aims to refine animal models and to explore alternative techniques.

We are looking for a

Research technician

You will be joining the new Platform of Advanced In vitro Model Systems (AIMS), which has ambition to generate new and expand on the existing disease models in vitro. The platform offers a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

The research in the department aims on understanding the mechanism of action and regenerative potential of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSC) and their secretome in context of therapeutic use of MSC for different clinical conditions.

Your work:

• You will be contributing to the organization and development of the new Platform of the Advanced In vitro Model Systems;
• The activities of the platform will focus on the generation of novel disease models in vitro using cutting edge technologies such as organoids and iPSCs;
• You will be involved in different research projects within the platform;
• You will be working with the variety of techniques including: 3D organoid culture, co-culture, Western blotting, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, differential centrifugation and sucrose gradient, nanoparticle tracking analysis, cutting edge cloning techniques, lentiviral transductions, making transgenic cell lines, siRNA knock down and Crispr-Cas9 technology.

What we have to offer

An independent and versatile position in a challenging environment with a diversity of great colleagues.

Do you want to apply?

Please send one PDF document containing a cover letter with your motivations, a very concise summary of previous research activities, the curriculum vitae and the contact details for 2 referees to [email protected].

Further information

For questions about the position, please send an e-mail to Dr. Magdalena Lorenowicz, e-mail address: [email protected].