Expert to support the Metabolomics Core activities in Ghent
Expert to support the Metabolomics Core activities in Ghent
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Job Description
VIB is globally recognized as a leading knowledge hub in life sciences and biotechnology renowned for its excellence in technology transfer. Its success stems from a unique blend of strategic fundamental research and a strong emphasis on innovation and business development. VIB is deeply committed to driving the growth of the thriving life sciences cluster in Flanders.
The VIB Technologies program serves as the centralized scientific research infrastructure of the institute providing scientists with access to cuttingedge innovative technologies. It includes a team of over 120 staff and 16 stateoftheart core facilities each focused on specific technologies and located across VIB sites in Ghent Leuven Antwerp and Brussels. These core facilities play a crucial role in supporting VIBs 1800 researchers with their expertise and advanced resources.
The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Metabolomics Core and assist the team in Ghent with highresolution Mass Spectrometry applications (LC and/or GCMS) including sample preparation and customization of data processing workflows.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the daytoday operations of the VIB Metabolomics Core.
- Conduct essential wet lab tasks for sample preparation in low and highresolution mass spectrometry analyses.
- Operate mass spectrometry instruments for metabolomics applications supporting both low and highresolution data acquisition and processing.
- Perform routine maintenance and quality control on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Implement advanced data processing tools such as molecular networking (GNPS and other online platforms) into the existing workflow.
Requirements
- You hold a masters degree in laboratory science or have equivalent relevant experience.
- You have a strong serviceoriented attitude.
- You are proficient in fundamental laboratory techniques.
- Programming skills in R or Python are an advantage.
- You are eager to learn new methodologies broaden your expertise and take on responsibilities.
- You are detailoriented highly organized flexible and proactive.
- You excel at accurately compiling and documenting your work.
- You thrive in an international collaborative environment.
- You approach tasks with a critical and constructive mindset.
- You have fluency in English.
- You are an excellent team player.
We offer
- Work location: TechLane in Zwijnaarde (Ghent).
- 1year contract with the option for extension.
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to build expertise in metabolomics within a robust network of scientific collaborators.
- Engage in diverse research projects apply various methodologies and work with cuttingedge technologies.
How to apply
Please complete the online application process including your detailed CV and a brief motivational letter.
Employment Type
Full Time
