Research Technician

Job title:

Research Technician

Company

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Job description

Are you our research technician with technical expertise in cytometry looking for the next challenge?
VUB is always looking for new talent to grow together.For over 50 years, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has stood for freedom, equality, and connectedness, which is strongly present on our campuses among both students and staff. At the VUB, you will find a diverse collection of personalities: pure innovators, but above all, people who are 100% their authentic selves. With approximately 4,000 employees, we are the largest Dutch-speaking employer in the private sector in Brussels; an international city with which we are more than happy to connect and around which our 4 campuses are located.
Moreover, the VUB is a member of EUTOPIA, an alliance of 10 like-minded European universities, all ten ready to reinvent themselves.The Research Group Brussels Center for Immunology (BCIM, Department of Bioengineering) consists of around 50 members (4 full-time professors, post-doc scientists, PhD students, technical and administrative staff…). Their research is based on employing cutting-edge molecular and cellular technologies, including an early adoption of single cell multi-omic analysis, the generation of novel transgenic mouse strains, and the strategic exploitation of camelid-derived single domain antibody fragments (nanobodies) as exquisite tools for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in various immunology-related diseases.We are looking for an employee to support cellular immunology-related research.You play a crucial role in supporting flow cytometry research and experiments and coordinating the flow cytometry instrument park, combined with laboratory support work.You report to Prof. Dr. Jo Van Ginderachter, head of BCIM.What will you be doing?Although your job will be dynamically filled, the following is certainly part of your duties:

• Management of the Flow Cytometry instrument park (coordination and planning of research assignments, monitoring of operation & maintenance of instruments, contact with suppliers…)

• Technical and logistical support for flow cytometry experiments on behalf of researchers and students

• Documenting, contributing to the refinement of protocols

• Laboratory work: performing and supporting cellular and molecular immunological work (cell culture, antibody production, genotyping, QRT-PCR, primer design…)

• Supporting the normal operation of the laboratory (e.g., maintaining cell line collection in liquid nitrogen, replenishing stocks of important products, refilling CO2 gas cylinders…)

• Training MSc and PhD students in the use of instruments

For this position, Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Ixelles) will be your home base. The start date is scheduled for December 2nd.What do we expect from you?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent, or a Master’s degree in Bioengineering Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in performing flow cytometry experiments is a must; and preferably, you have experience working with different instruments
• You have experience with recent cellular and molecular immunological techniques and are willing to update yourself on new technologies.
• Working independently and accurately, not shying away from varying protocols, suits you well
• You enjoy serving your colleagues, researchers, and students, and your expertise creates significant added value.
• You can within a multidisciplinary dynamic team and are flexible and positively oriented.
• You have a very fluent knowledge of English, the working language of the research group
• You have a sense of initiative and work very organized.
• You are proficient in MS Office and quickly adapt to new software packages (e.g., electronic lab notebook, BD FACS-Diva, Cytek SprectroFlo, Flowjo, Booking scheduler,…)
• Finally, you have a work permit and can work in Belgium; the start date is scheduled for December 2nd

Will you be our new colleague?Then we offer you a full time permanent contract with a gross monthly salary linked to grade 5, grade 6 or grade 7.The salary depends on your competencies and the number of years of relevant work experience. You can find our salary scales on our website under “Working at VUB”.At VUB, we guarantee an open, engaged, and diverse workplace and give you opportunities to further develop your career. Additionally, you enjoy benefits such as:

• An open informal work environment with attention to your work-life balance, an exceptional leave arrangement with 35 vacation days, closure between Christmas and New Year, and 3 extra vacation days;
• Free hospitalization and a very attractive group insurance with guaranteed income;
• Maximum reimbursement of commuting expenses with public transport and/or a bicycle allowance;
• Varied meals in our campus restaurants at an attractive rate;
• Favourable sports facilities, a range of discounts through Benefits@Work (in various stores, on flights, at gas stations, amusement parks…) and Eco-cheques;
• A daycare near the campus, discount on holiday camps;
• The space to help shape your job content and continuously learn through our VUB learning platforms and training;
• And lastly: great colleagues with a healthy drive and a good sense of humour.

Is this the job you’ve been dreaming of?Apply before September 5th 2024 via jobs.vub.beYour application will undergo various steps as follows:Step 1: CV screening by one of our recruiters
Step 2: A comparative test, where we assess your approach and insight, and where we want to identify what goes well and what you still need to learn. This is scheduled for the week of September 9 and can be taken at home (dates subject to change)
Step 3: A job interview is scheduled for September 17th and/or 24th, on our campus, where you have the opportunity to visit the lab (dates subject to change)Contact us!
Do you have questions about the job content?
Please contact Prof. Dr. J. Van Ginderachter viaDo you have questions about the selection procedure/offer?
Please contact Annelies Jongert via .Would you like to know what it’s like to work at the VUB?
Go to and find all there is to know about our campuses, benefits, strategic goals and your future colleagues.Regulation: werkingContract: [[c_contractType]]Head unit/faculty: Faculteit Wetenschappen en Bio-ingenieurswetenschappenFTE: 1Function: Onderwijs- en onderzoeksmedewerkerPay grade group: 5-6-7Recrutement type: recruitment

Expected salary

Location

Brussel

Job date

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:52:02 GMT

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