Fish Platform Technician

Offer Description
We are seeking a highly motivated technician to support and assist in the operation and services of the Fish Platform of the Champalimaud Foundation. The selected candidate will join a dynamic and detail-oriented team with a strong team spirit.
Dues and responsibilities of the appointed candidate include

• Maintenance of stocks of wild type and genetically altered fish lines of multiple species;

• Fluorescence and brightfield screens;

• Microinjection and establishment of new fish lines;

• Collection of tissue samples;

• Carry out crosses, housings and embryo care;

• Record keeping;

• Technical assistance to researchers;

• Other tasks relevant for the maintenance and development of high scientific and animal welfare standards of the Fish Platform of the Champalimaud Foundation.

Application period
Until post is filled.
Skills/Qualifications
Preferential selection criteria

• Prior work with zebrafish or other teleost biomedical model species;

• Experience in maintenance of genetically altered zebrafish lines;

• Prior work in a research environment;

• Personal animal experimentation license.

This is a full-time position requiring ability to prioritise efficiently and multitask, without compromising attention to detail and record keeping. Postholder will be asked to work within an on-call rota and to adjust daily duties according to the needs of the Platform. The ideal candidate will be organised, responsible, committed and a team worker. Strong logical skills are also required.
Specific Requirements

• Candidates must hold at least a BSc (or equivalent) degree in Life/Biological Sciences;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Strong teamwork skills;

• Excellent level of English.

Selection process

• Format: Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed .pdf document containing the application documents: Motivation Letter, Curriculum Vitae and contacts for references. Call Ref. “Fish Plat Technician_Oct2024”

• Applications are also accepted on paper, sent or handed to the HR & Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília,1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.

Selection Method
Initial selection methods shall be as follows: curriculum (60%) and motivation letter (40%). Top candidates will be called for interviews, and evaluations from references will be considered, as well as their perceived fit and potential contribution to the Fish Platform.
Jury Selection
Chairman: Ana Catarina Certal, Ph D
Other members:
Joana Monteiro, Ph D
Raquel Tomás, Ph D
Form of advertising/notification of results
The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified by email.
About Us
Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon’s sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.
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