Lab Technician for Spatial Biology applications
Lab Technician for Spatial Biology applications
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Job Description
VIB is an entrepreneurial nonprofit research institute in life sciences closely affiliated with the universities across Flanders. Our mission is to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge in life sciences translating these insights and breakthroughs into realworld solutions for citizens patients and farmers.
Early 2023 the Spatial Catalyst was launched to facilitate the introduction and application of spatial technologies in VIB. The experts of this team consult train and collaborate with users for experimental design assay performance data acquisition and analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to the team in Ghent by performing handson wet lab activities ranging from tissue quality control over sample preparation to execution of the spatial experiments.
Main responsibilities
- Tissue collection tissue sectioning and staining
- Perform sample preparation for different spatial transcriptomics and proteomics technologies (Visium (HD) MACSima Phenocycler Merscope Xenium …)
- Train power users in sample preparation
- Followup evolution of newly trained users
- Report your activities to your supervisor and the rest of the team
- Manage our stock reagents and maintain equipment
Profile
- Experience working as a Professional bachelor in laboratory technology biochemistry biotechnology biomedical sciences or equivalent
- Knowledge of various molecular techniques (DNA/RNA extraction PCR and qPCR sequencing etc.)
- Good English skills oral and written
- Serviceminded and interested in technology
- Meticulous wellorganized structured and able to autonomously plan and execute tasks
- Team player
- Eager to learn and adapt in a fastevolving environment
- Experience in histology and/or microscopy is a plus
- Experience in spatial technologies is an asset
- Experience in working in a core facility is a plus
We offer
- Openended contract
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Inhouse training
- Access to stateoftheart infrastructure
- Stimulating international work environment in a great team
How to apply
Motivated candidates are asked to apply online.
Questions can be directed to
A complete application file (English) should contain the following documents:
- your cover/motivation letter
- your CV
- 2 references
Employment Type
Full Time
