Research Technician VIB Flow Core Leuven
Research Technician VIB Flow Core Leuven
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Job Description
VIB is a worldleading research institute in life sciences and biotechnology known for its excellent technology transfer. Its success is due to a unique blend of basic research and a strong focus on innovation and business. VIB is committed to driving the growth of the life sciences cluster in Flanders.
The VIB Flow Core Leuven is a stateoftheart facility at Campus Gasthuisberg with FACS analyzers cell sorters and gentle cell separators. The VIB Flow Core in Leuven plans to add a motivated staff member to support the team in enabling access to Flow cytometrybased technology and expertise.
Main activities
- Managing the daily maintenance and quality control of all Flow Core equipment.
- Assist in stock management data management and the QC program of the facility.
- Train the users on the analyzers and FACS machines.
- Assist researchers with acquiring analyzing and presenting their data.
- Report daily to the Head of Flow Core.
Profile
- Professional bachelor in life sciences or industrial engineer with previous lab experience
- Experience with flow cytometry FACS and analysis software (e.g. FlowJo) is a plus
- Mindset for supporting and enabling science of other research labs through offering of expertise
- Technology minded
- Can work independently
- Team player with strong social communication and didactic skills
- Compelled to work in an international environment
- Eager to learn and adapt in a fastevolving environment and learn new techniques
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
We offer
- Openended contract
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Stimulating international work environment
- Inhouse training
- Access to stateoftheart infrastructure
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
