Research Technician (Laboratory & Project Operations) - Integrative Evolutionary Cell Biology

Research Technician (Laboratory & Project Operations) - Integrative Evolutionary Cell Biology

University of Helsinki - Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) / Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences.

The research group of Assoc. Prof. Claudius Kratochwil at the University of Helsinki (www.intevobio.fi) invites applications for a Research Technician to support an ERC-funded project in integrative evolutionary cell biology. Our research combines single-cell sequencing, high-throughput cellular phenotyping, and comparative developmental approaches to understand how cellular programs evolve.

This position is ideal for a person who enjoys hands-on lab work and likes to keep a complex project running smoothly through everyday organization and coordination.

The preferred start date is between 1 May 2026 and 1 January 2027, or upon agreement. The position is full-time and fixed-term for two years, with a possibility for extension (up to three years). A six-month probationary period will be applied (standard in Finnish university employment contracts).

Tasks

The Research Technician will:Perform and support routine wet-lab work (sample prep, buffers/reagents, basic molecular biology workflows, genotyping support as applicable)

Assist with sample logistics for single-cell workflows (dissociation support, labeling, plate/sample tracking, QC)

Maintain lab inventories, orders, and documentation; ensure compliance with safety and good lab practices

Coordinate day-to-day organizational tasks: scheduling shared equipment, organizing shipments, booking service time, and helping plan experiments with the team

Support data and sample metadata organization (sample sheets, file structure, basic records)

Contribute to maintaining a well-functioning lab environment (shared protocols, onboarding support for new members, support with administration)

The exact task balance will be adjusted based on your skills and the needs of the project.

RequirementsSuitable degree for