Laboratory Technician / Research Technician position is available at the Biomedicum Functional Genom

Laboratory Technician / Research Technician position is available at the Biomedicum Functional Genomics Unit (FuGU) at the HiLIFE Genome Analysis Infrastructure (HGI).

About the position
The position includes implementation of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and targeted genomics services together with the FuGU team. FuGU provides a wide variety of nucleic acid QC analyses and genomics technology services including NGS technologies, NanoString and Olink systems as well as bioinformatics services. In the position, you will have the responsibility of day-to-day genome profiling analyses as well as implementation of novel services related to these technologies. The position requires hands-on experience and basic knowledge on genomics technologies and working with DNA and RNA.

Ideal candidate has BSc degree from University of Applied Sciences, MSc in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry or equivalent degree. Excellent team working and communication skills are required. Successful implementation of your tasks will require ability to work independently and in a team of core facility and research personnel. Strong candidate will have existing experience from next-generation sequencing.

What we offer

The appointment is fixed term until the end of December 2024 due to the current infrastructure funding period, but the position can be extended depending on the availability of funding. The salary is based on the job requirement scheme for specialist and support staff according to the salary system of the Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a personal salary component. In total, the starting gross salary is between 2600-3200 EUR per month.

The University of Helsinki invests in the welfare of its employees by offering flexible working hours, preventative occupational health services and general medical care, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. For further information please check staff benefits and read more about why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice.

How to apply
Applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the "Apply now" button. Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP Fiori portal at https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi.

The closing date for applications is April 15, 2024 at 23:59 EET but the position is filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. The starting date of the position is preferably in the beginning of June, 2024.

Applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background or from members of minority groups are welcomed. You can read more about working at the university on our website.

Further information: Dr. Outi Monni: outi.monni (at) helsinki.fi (tel. +358 40 7639302).

For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Päivi Sinisalo (hr-ltdk (at) helsinki.fi).

For more information on Biomedicum Functional Genomics Unit, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/fugu and Oncogenomics Research Group www.helsinki.fi/oncogenomics .

About us
The University of Helsinki (UH), founded in 1640, is a vibrant scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. It is currently investing heavily in life sciences research. UH offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development.

The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master's Programme in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare. The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.