Lab Technician for Spatial Biology applications
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Job Description
VIB is a worldleading 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.
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 MACSima Phenocycler Merscope Xenium …)
- Train powerusers 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 about various molecular techniques (DNA/RNA extraction PCR and qPCR etc.)
- Experience in histology is required
- Experience in spatial technologies is an asset
- Serviceminded and interested in technology
- Experience in working in a core facility is a plus
- Meticulous wellorganized structured and able to autonomously plan and execute tasks
- Team player
- Eager to learn and adapt in a fastevolving environment
- Good English skills oral and written
We offer
- Stimulating international work environment in a great team
- Inhouse training
- Access to stateoftheart infrastructure
- Openended contract
- Competitive salary and benefits
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
