Technology Specialist
IN-MOL-CELL at the IIMCB is a comprehensive, integrated research infrastructure currently comprising 7 specialized Core Facilities. Its main goal is to support innovative biomedical research by providing access to unique technologies and multidisciplinary services, enabling the development of new therapeutic and diagnostic methods. The IIMCB hosts a vibrant, multinational community of scientists and is well-connected internationally, as exemplified by the composition of the IIMCB's International Advisory Board and the IIMCB's membership in (https://eu-life.eu), an alliance of 15 top European research institutions.
Through the investment of over 16 million euros into equipment and planned expansion to eventually support 20 research groups, we aim to become a unique Polish center where excellent science benefits from state-of-the-art technologies and services provided by core facilities. To this end, the IIMCB is establishing institutional support for the development of current and the creation of new core facilities.
Within this infrastructure, the Genome Engineering Facility (GEU) provides a number of services to scientists within our Institute, as well as external clients, focusing on the generation of transgenic mouse models with CRISPR/Cas9 methodology, cloning, as well as DNA and RNA sequencing on the Oxford Nanopore Technologies platform. We are currently seeking a Junior Technology Specialist/Technology Specialist who will join the GEU team in an effort to support and further develop our Nanopore sequencing offering. The person hired will be primarily responsible for running RNA and DNA sequencing experiments on the Nanopore platform, with a range of varied tasks, depending on the experience of the person hired (including consulting potential clients on solutions provided by the Facility, quality control of samples provided, preparation of sequencing libraries, and running the sequencing experiments).
The deadline for applications is September 29th, 2025. The proposed start date of employment is October 15th, 2025 (flexible).
Key responsibilities:
- Preparation libraries for RNA and DNA sequencing
- Extraction and purification of nucleic acids
- Quantification and analysis of nucleic acid samples
- Assisting with standard molecular biology experiments (performing PCR, western blot, plasmid preparation and purification)
Requirements:
- Hold a BSc or MSc degree in biology, biotechnology, or related fields
- Experience in molecular biology techniques used in the Facility (in particular: DNA and RNA isolation, Gel electrophoresis, PCR, RT-qPCR), with at least one year of laboratory experience
- Strong self-organization and laboratory documentation management skills
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills
- A proactive “can-do” attitude
- Reliability, precision, attention to detail, and punctuality in task execution
- Independence, engagement, and initiative in action
- Openness to learning new molecular biology techniques
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Fluent English proficiency, enabling work in an international environment
Nice to have:
- Experience in preparation of RNA and DNA sequencing libraries, with emphasis on Oxford Nanopore Technologies solutions
- Experience in the analysis of nucleic acids with Bioanalyzer or Tapestation instruments
- Practical knowledge of CRISPR/Cas9 methodology
We offer:
- Full employment contract initially for 6 months, with the possibility to extend to an open-ended contract
- Salary of 6000-7200 PLN gross/month, depending on the experience
- Full-time salary is complemented by an additional 13th salary plus an annual bonus
- Additional paid vacation time starting from the 2nd year of employment (up to 10 extra days off)
- A clearly established career development pathway for employees in core facilities
- Participation in interesting scientific projects
- Opportunities for professional development - participation in courses, foreign conferences, trainings at partner Institutes
- Full organizational and administrative support by professional English-speaking staff
- Friendly, inclusive, international working environment
Selection criteria:
- Technical skills needed for the position and interest in methodological approaches.
- Education or professional experience relevant to the position.
- Communicative command of English.
- Soft skills: communication skills, ability for effective teamwork, likelihood to fit an add value to the group, effective work organization.
How to apply:
- Apply now via e-recruiter: erecruiter
- Application must include CV and Letter of Motivation
- In the letter, please include an answer to the following question: Three DNA samples – products of PCR, were purified after amplification using a standard purification kit and have final concentrations of: 94 ng/ul, 128 ng/ul, and 0,2 ug/ul. Which of the following protocols (links to the protocols below) would you use for sequencing of those samples, and why? What volume of each initial sample would you take for the preparation of the library with the chosen protocol? Can the samples be sequenced simultaneously using a single flow cell?
- Please include the following statement in your CV: “I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, 4 Księcia Trojdena Street, 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.” Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw.
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The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfils all requirements is found. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
The Technology Specialist will be selected from candidates in an open competition, according to the procedure complying with the rules of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as a part of HR Excellence in Research strategy https://career.iimcb.gov.pl/hr-excellence-in-research/
