Part-time Assistant - with a biotech background to support our Research Data Management Team - DTU Biosustain

Join our diverse, motivated team at DTU Biosustain! We seek a part-time assistant with a biotech background to support our Research Data Management Team. You'll help maintain vital data infrastructure, contributing to groundbreaking research.
Do you want a key role in assuring high standards of data quality for world-class scientists?
If you are motivated to be part of a multi-disciplinary and diverse team, and your background is within biotechnology or related fields, we are looking for you!

The Research Data Management Teamis searching for a part-time assistantwho can support our day-to-day activities and tasks. You will play a central role in maintaining the data infrastructure that supports our researchers at DTU Biosustain.

You will engage with researchers at all levels, and support them along their journey, from onboarding to publication, by suggesting best practices and facilitating their adaption.

The job
The main task is to support the Research Data Steward and the LIMS Administrator within the Team. This support would generally involve:

• Contributing to the draft of best practices and to the improvement of current existing workflows
• Handling maintenance tasks in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and the Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) software (Benchling), such as:
  • Adding/removing users or entities
  • Setting up new teams in the system
• Assisting in the preparation of RDM trainings, with tasks such as:
  • Setting up workshop facilities
  • Preparing/updating materials
  • Collecting feedback and creating surveys
  • Occasionally conducting parts of the trainings (based on the candidate background and experience)

Our expectations of you:

• You have a background in biotechnology and possess a general understanding of molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, cloning, OMICS...)
• You have good communication skills and/or have experience engaging with other researchers

What do we offer in return:

• Flexibilityin your working hours and in your tasks
• Social activities both at center and team level
• Being part of a world-class research center focused on tackling sustainability challenges using biology

At DTU Biosustain you will be surrounded by a very international group of world-class scientists, subject matter experts and software engineers. We develop the next generation (bio) technology using synthetic biology techniques. We create novel methods and technologies as a foundation for development of new environment friendly products, better and less energy consuming manufacturing processes, new medical treatments, climate friendly farming, etc. In other words, we try to solve some of the biggest challenges in the history of mankind, and you will get the chance to add your personal mark to this.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Working hours are on average 12-15 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to ex. holidays, exams, etc.

Starting date is September 1st, 2024 (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Biosustain at DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 26 July 2024. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application and CV English as one PDF file. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your competencies and why you are applying for the position.

If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact Konstantinos Tsirigos, Head of the Research Data Management Team at [email protected] , or +4520916327. You are also welcome to contact our LIMS administrator, Ester Milesi, at [email protected].

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain)
Recent progress in our ability to read and write genomic code, combined with advances in automation, analytics and data science, has fundamentally changed the scope and ambition of harnessing the potential of biological systems. Big data approaches and analysis of biological systems are key research instruments at the Center. DTU Biosustain utilizes these advances for microbial cell factory design to foster sustainable lifestyles in relation to three application areas: Sustainable Chemicals, Natural Products, and Microbial Foods. Learn more at biosustain.dtu.dk

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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