The lab is located in Zwijnaarde where there are also greenhouses and growth addition greenhouse space will be used in the new Agro-biotech incubator in Nevele.
To support our soybean transformation pipeline we are looking for a Research Technician.
About the role
As a Research Technician in the Crop Genome Engineering Facility (CGEF) you will play a vital role in supporting plant transformation across multiple crop species. Your main focus will be on maintaining and executing the soybean transformation workflow which includes molecular cloning of genetic constructs plant tissue culture selection of transgenic lines genotyping and phenotyping. Alongside this you will take an active role in establishing a tomato transformation platform and help to set up reliable and robust protocols for this crop. You will also assist the maize transformation team when needed ensuring smooth collaborations across the facilitys transformation pipelines. Across all projects you will be involved from initiation to completion ensuring the successful delivery of genetically transformed plants for internal research and external addition to transformation tasks you will contribute to research and development aimed at improving transformation efficiency and optimizing CRISPR/Cas9 delivery methods. You will also assist the maize transformation team when needed and work closely with colleagues in the lab and in our greenhouses facilities located in Zwijnaarde and Nevele. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge plant biotechnology environment that accelerates research and innovation towards more sustainable agriculture.
Your profile
Professional Bachelor degree (laboratory technology)
Experience with in vitro plant tissue culture work
Experience with handling and growing plants in growth rooms or greenhouse
Good command of English both spoken and written.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Driving license B for occasional visit to the Nevele site
Responsibilities
Support the plant transformation team
Plant tissue culture (media preparation in vitro techniques)
Molecular cloning Agrobacterium transformation
Handling of plants in the greenhouse
Genotyping (DNA extraction PCR)
Plan perform and document experiments in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
Optional knowledge
Golden Gate vector cloning
Analysis of CRISPR/Cas9 edited plants
Experience working with cereals (maize wheat)
Working with an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
Key personal characteristics
Passionate about science and genetic engineering
Patient and persistent to handle plant tissue culture
Strong sense of responsibility maintain a clean working environment
Eager to learn new concepts and techniques flexible in working hours.
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Able to accurately compile and document experiments
Our offer
A 1-year laboratory technician position with possibility of extension
Start date: available from August 1st 2026
An internationally competitive salary and benefits
Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and services as well as various training and leadership opportunities to broaden expertise and skills
How to apply
Please submit your application through the online VIB application tool ( Be sure it includes:
A detailed CV
A 1-page letter of intent describing your motivation for this position your research experiences and future goals.
The names and contact details of two references
Emailed applications will not be considered
In case of questions please can contact
Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension l Start date: from August 1 2026About usThe VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology (PSB) is a world-leading plant science institute located at the heart of a renowned Plant Biotechnology campus in Ghent Belgium. Its mission is to unravel plant biolo...
Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension l Start date: from August 1 2026
The lab is located in Zwijnaarde where there are also greenhouses and growth addition greenhouse space will be used in the new Agro-biotech incubator in Nevele.
To support our soybean transformation pipeline we are looking for a Research Technician.
About the role
As a Research Technician in the Crop Genome Engineering Facility (CGEF) you will play a vital role in supporting plant transformation across multiple crop species. Your main focus will be on maintaining and executing the soybean transformation workflow which includes molecular cloning of genetic constructs plant tissue culture selection of transgenic lines genotyping and phenotyping. Alongside this you will take an active role in establishing a tomato transformation platform and help to set up reliable and robust protocols for this crop. You will also assist the maize transformation team when needed ensuring smooth collaborations across the facilitys transformation pipelines. Across all projects you will be involved from initiation to completion ensuring the successful delivery of genetically transformed plants for internal research and external addition to transformation tasks you will contribute to research and development aimed at improving transformation efficiency and optimizing CRISPR/Cas9 delivery methods. You will also assist the maize transformation team when needed and work closely with colleagues in the lab and in our greenhouses facilities located in Zwijnaarde and Nevele. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge plant biotechnology environment that accelerates research and innovation towards more sustainable agriculture.
Your profile
Professional Bachelor degree (laboratory technology)
Experience with in vitro plant tissue culture work
Experience with handling and growing plants in growth rooms or greenhouse
Good command of English both spoken and written.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Driving license B for occasional visit to the Nevele site
Responsibilities
Support the plant transformation team
Plant tissue culture (media preparation in vitro techniques)
Molecular cloning Agrobacterium transformation
Handling of plants in the greenhouse
Genotyping (DNA extraction PCR)
Plan perform and document experiments in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
Optional knowledge
Golden Gate vector cloning
Analysis of CRISPR/Cas9 edited plants
Experience working with cereals (maize wheat)
Working with an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
Key personal characteristics
Passionate about science and genetic engineering
Patient and persistent to handle plant tissue culture
Strong sense of responsibility maintain a clean working environment
Eager to learn new concepts and techniques flexible in working hours.
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Able to accurately compile and document experiments
Our offer
A 1-year laboratory technician position with possibility of extension
Start date: available from August 1st 2026
An internationally competitive salary and benefits
Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and services as well as various training and leadership opportunities to broaden expertise and skills
How to apply
Please submit your application through the online VIB application tool ( Be sure it includes:
A detailed CV
A 1-page letter of intent describing your motivation for this position your research experiences and future goals.
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