Laboratory Technician, Cardiovascular Unit
The Czech Centre for Phenogenomics (CCP) at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IMG) is seeking a motivated candidate to join our team as a Laboratory Technician in the Cardiovascular Unit.
Key responsibilities
- Measuring and evaluating data in the cardiovascular unit (sonography, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, treadmill testing)
- Caring for experimental cohorts of laboratory mice and rats (colony management and provision of specialized care as required)
- Ensuring and coordinating the operation of the laboratory, performing ultrasound examinations, data analysis, and developing sonographic methods
- Working with office software (MS Office) and handling routine administrative tasks
- Ensuring the day-to-day operation of the cardiovascular laboratory unit
- Performing other duties as assigned by supervisors
Depending on the project, you may be occasionally required to work short time on weekends.
Requirements
- At least high school / college degree in a relevant field (biology, veterinary or medical laboratory technician or equivalent)
- A very good relationship with laboratory rodents, working experience with mice is welcome
- Medical fitness for working with animals
- Knowledge of standard office software
- Intermediate Czech and English (you will daily interact with foreign colleagues)
We offer
- Unique work experience in cardiovascular research and ultrasound imaging technologies
- Opportunities for career development in the field, including possible participation in professional courses in the Czech Republic or abroad
- Friendly working team, competitive salary and bonuses
- Wide spectrum of standard benefits offered by the Czech Academy of Sciences (six weeks of holiday, nursery, language courses, sports/culture/insurance allowance etc.)
- Full-time work contract negotiable
The employer is the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The workplace is the CCP building in BIOCEV campus in Vestec. The initial contract is for 12 month with expected extension upon demonstrated proficiency. The starting date is negotiable.
Please send your application and CV and any other supporting materials by email to jana.safrankova@img.cas.cz .
We thank all who apply for their interest; however, only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.