Special Engineer in blood cancer and in vivo research

At the Stem Cells, Ageing and Cancer team, Centre of Excellence CRESCO and Section for Microbiology, Oslo University Hospital, we have a full-time temporary position as a specialized engineer for three years, with possibility of extension.

Our research vision is the identification of novel and efficient therapeutic targets of clinical interest with the potential to improve survival rates and quality of life in patients. We conduct research and innovation in myeloid blood cancers with a particular focus on targeting stem cells and their niches as potential therapeutic strategies. We are looking to recruit an employee with practical experience handling blood samples from patients and strong in vivo skills. Sometimes we receive samples from patients, which are not always possible to agree in advance. Therefore, sometimes the working hours require certain adaptability. In this position, you will work closely with the researchers in the team and assist in various exciting projects funded by Helse-Sør-Øst, the Norwegian Research Council and MSCA-DN.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and we encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply.

Job resposibilites:

The candidate will work across projects in the research group with a particular focus on NEUROTARGET, which aims at using the neural components of the stem cell niche as therapy in a subset of patients with myeloid cancers. The candidate will work in close collaboration with the rest of the team.

Job responsibilites include:

• Monitoring welfare of mice.
  
• Reception and processing of patient samples of blood and bone marrow.
  
• Magnetic enrichment of stem cells and other cell types.
  
• Organization of biobanks.
  
• Handling, including genotyping, of mouse colonies.
  
• Blood extraction and necropsy.
  
• Processing of mouse hematopoietic tissues.
• Assist with irradiation and transplant in mouse models.

Qualifications:

• The position requires a master's degree in molecular biology, cancer research, immunology or bioengineering and FELASA C certificate.
  
• We are looking for a solution-oriented, positive, systematic, accurate and hard-working person with good collaboration skills.
  
• The position requires certain flexibility in working hours due to the tasks.
  
• Documented experience with animal models in the context of blood cancer and handling of clinical samples and/or biobanks are required. Practical experience with stem cells and/or stem cell niches, and flow cytometry or confocal imaging will be considered positive.

Documentation of previous education/experience must be attached to the application, which is submitted by clicking on the link "apply for the position".

Personal skills:

We are looking for someone:

• Precise and structured.
  
• With good collaboration skills.
  
• Goal-oriented.
  
• Motivated and hardworking.
  
• That contributes to a good working environment.
  
• That shares our research vision.
  
• That has flexibility to adapt to different working hours.
  

We offer:

• Interesting work tasks and science of excellence.
  
• A highly competitive academic environment with dedicated colleagues.
  
• Good career opportunities, with possibilities for training and development.
  
• Good working environment at the professional and social levels.
  
• Salary adjusted to experience.