Laboratory Technician

Job title:

Laboratory Technician

Company

VIB

Job description

About the lab
The Laboratory of Neuronal Communication, led by Prof. Patrik Verstreken, is part of the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research at Gasthuisberg Campus (Leuven, Belgium). We are a team of more than 30 international scientists/ admin. staff interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms of healthy synaptic function and pathogenic synaptic dysfunction in the context of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. For this aim, we use classical models (fruit flies, mice, human induced pluripotent stem cells…) as well as innovative and underexplored models (hibernation in golden hamsters).Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a (junior) Laboratory Technician. In this role, you will work closely with postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to conduct both animal (mice, hamsters) and cell culture (mouse primary neurons, human iPSC-derived neurons) experiments, assist in data collection and analysis as well as support laboratory management. You will collaborate with team members to optimize experimental workflows, troubleshoot problems, and achieve project objectives.Profile
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or equivalentYou are well organized and able to accurately document your workYou can work independently and perform well in a team
You are proficient in written and spoken English
You have previous laboratory experience
You have experience in mouse work and preferably a FELASA B
We offer
Access to state-of-the-art infrastructureA stimulating international research environmentCompetitivesalary and benefitsThe position is initially for 12 months with the possibility of an extension
Starting Date: as soon as possibleHow to apply?
Please use the VIB HR Application tool. Applications by email will not be considered.
VIB’s research teams have a very international character (40 different nationalities in our Center), therefore we ask you to apply in English.
For more information: please contact us: pablo.largobarrientos@kuleuven.be [mailto:pablo.largobarrientos@kuleuven.be] ; patrik.verstreken@kuleuven.be [mailto:patrik.verstreken@kuleuven.be]
Find out more about the Verstreken lab: https://verstrekenlab.sites.vib.be/en [https://verstrekenlab.sites.vib.be/en/rseah]
Connect through our LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/vib-ku-leuven-center-for-brain-and-disease-research/] page
Discover the Center by visiting the website [https://cbd.sites.vib.be/en] or looking around in our virtual tour [https://360.cbd.vib.be/en]
Follow the Center on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBrainandDiseaseResearch] , Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cbd.research/] and X [https://x.com/CBD_VIB]
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Expected salary

Location

Leuven, Vlaams Brabant

Job date

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 22:18:51 GMT

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