Laboratory Technician - Neuroprotein Engineering M/V/X

Beschrijving van de functie

We are looking for a motivated technician to join our team. Key skills include experience in recombinant protein expression and/or peptide chemistry, and a strong desire to progress innovative protein science.Your responsibilities include the following tasks:

• Design/generation of expression plasmids
• Protein production and purification via FPLC, subsequent quality checks and record keeping
• Solid phase peptide synthesis, subsequent quality checks and record keeping
• Maintaining consumables stocks necessary for the above two activities
• Basic maintenance of peptide synthesizer, LCMS and HPLC
• Biophysical analysis of proteins
• Documentation of experimental procedures and results in ELN
• Regular communication with supervising post doc
• General lab duties as part of lab technician team (eg preparation of communal buffers, common equipment responsibility etc)

Jouw profiel

• A Bachelor in Biomedical or Chemical Sciences or similar by experience
• Extensive experience in recombinant protein expression, particularly in bacterial systems.
• Experience in solid-phase peptide synthesis or organic chemistry is a strong plus
• Experience with biophysical protein characterization techniques is an advantage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

We welcome candidates with strong expertise in recombinant protein expression or solid-phase peptide synthesis/organic chemistry. Training will be provided to build competence in the complementary skill area.

Taalvaardigheden

• Nederlands (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk - (B1)
  • Schrijven : Onafhankelijk - (B1)
  • Lezen : Onafhankelijk - (B1)
  • Spreken : Onafhankelijk - (B1)

• Engels (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk - (B1)
  • Schrijven : Onafhankelijk - (B1)
  • Lezen : Onafhankelijk - (B1)
  • Spreken : Onafhankelijk - (B1)

Voordelen van de betrekking

We aim a full-time contract initially for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension. If you are immediately available for all assignments in this position, you will start in grade 5. Promising candidates who cannot yet take up all assignments immediately or who still have to go through a specific training program start in grade 4.

• A vibrant, world-class research environment operating at an international level
• Access to the resources of two host institutions:
• VIB, an excellence-based research institute
• KU Leuven, one of Europe's leading research universities
• State of the art research facilities.  
• A dedicated training program  to broaden your expertise and enhance your skillset. 
• A competitive compensation package based on expertise and experience

At SWITCH we have particular attention for the career development goals of our people and actively support the ambitions of our lab members in the lab and beyond. Information on SWITCH Lab alumni can be found here.

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