The Bursar of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University appoints a selection procedure for the position
QC ATMP Laboratory Technician
The Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University in Brno hosts the Central European Advanced Therapy and Immunotherapy Centre (CREATIC), established with the support of the Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence programme in collaboration with Fraunhofer IZI, Leipzig University, and the University of Copenhagen (www.creatic.muni.cz). The CREATIC Centre of Excellence was officially established in January 2024. Its mission is to support the development of the scientific careers of highly promising researchers with significant international experience.
Learn more about us on our website: www.creatic.muni.cz.
The scope of your work will be:
- Quality control of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), including cell, gene and tissue-based medicinal products, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles, including in-process controls.
- Performing laboratory tests in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, immunology and microbiology using PCR/qPCR, flow cytometry, immunoassays and sequencing library preparation methods.
- Determining cell viability, concentration, identity and functional properties; processing and evaluating laboratory analysis results.
- Receiving, identifying, processing and storing biological samples; preparing media, solutions and reagents; and ensuring the safe handling of biological materials.
- Operating, maintaining, calibrating and monitoring analytical and laboratory equipment, including participating in equipment qualification and validation.
- Maintaining QC and laboratory documentation, recording manufacturing batches, managing controlled documentation and ensuring the traceability of samples, materials and results.
- Complying with GMP, ISO 15189, ISO 17025 and internal quality management system requirements, including handling deviations, non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and risk management.
- Participating in the validation and verification of analytical methods, internal and external quality assessments, interlaboratory comparisons, preparation of SOPs, and preparation for audits and inspections.
- Participating in the inspection, recording and storage of laboratory and manufacturing materials, inventory management, communication with suppliers and ensuring the availability of critical raw materials.
- Contributing to research and development projects, implementation of new technologies and optimisation of laboratory and analytical procedures.
Required qualification:
- Minimum secondary education with a school-leaving certificate.
- Professional qualification as a medical laboratory technician in accordance with Act No. 96/2004 Coll., and specialised professional competence in specialisation 816 in accordance with the same Act.
- Excellent command of the Czech language.
- Attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness.
- A responsible and reliable approach.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and a systematic approach.
- Strict adherence to work procedures and quality management system requirements.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across departments.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new methods and technologies.
- A proactive approach to quality improvement and professional development.
- Experience with flow cytometry and cell culture is an advantage.
We offer:
- Become part of a newly established international university centre, the only one of its kind in the Czech Republic, focused on rare diseases affecting both children and adults, where the centre’s scientific results contribute to improving patients’ chances of survival and quality of life.
- Excellent professional support, opportunities to gain new knowledge and experience, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Motivating, independent, and responsible work in a friendly team.
- Flexible working hours.
- Employee benefits, 6 weeks of annual leave, a supplementary pension contribution, tick-borne encephalitis vaccination, and more.
Workplace: University Campus Bohunice, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno
Type of contract: 1-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of further extension
Job type: Full-time or part-time by agreement
Gross Salary: 40 000 – 48 000 CZK (for full-time employment – a proportional amount for part-time employment)
Start date: December 2026 or by agreement
How to apply?
Please submit your application, including your CV, cover letter, expected gross salary and earliest possible starting date, via the online application form by the deadline specified above.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation by email.
For further information, please contact petra.osmerova@med.muni.cz.
