Technician Global Research

Technician Global Research | 1049167 | Amsterdam | gene therapy | temporary for 8 months
As a Technician Glob lResearch you are involved in practical lab work, data analysis, reporting and support of other lab members. You work according to the specific needs of the Research Department and Project Groups.

Key result areas (major duties, accountabilities, and responsibilities)
  • The technician is mainly involved in practical lab work and data analysis.
  • Semi-independently sets up assays in the lab to develop new procedures and techniques.
  • Executes the experimental work with little to moderate supervision.
  • Participates in the planning of experiments and troubleshooting.
  • Recognizes day-to-day problems and proposes solutions based on standard procedures.
  • Supports the team by contributing to general lab tasks and activities.
  • Communicates the daily work and results obtained to the team.
  • Maintaining proper documentation) and reviewing electronic lab notebook (ELN) entries.

Qualifications & Skills
  • Qualifications & Skills
    1. Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in a life sciences-related field
    2. Experience: 2–4 years of relevant laboratory experience
    3. Workload: 80–100% lab-based work
    4. Technical Skills: Strong hands-on experience in relevant molecular, biochemical, and/or cell-based techniques
    5. Innovation: Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in developing novel assays, methods, and procedures; actively seeks opportunities for continuous improvement
    6. Independence: Capable of working effectively with minimal supervision
    7. Knowledge Transfer: Able to train colleagues and transfer assays clearly and effectively
    8. Presentation: Communicates experimental findings in a clear, concise, and structured manner
    9. Documentation: Maintains accurate and thorough records in electronic lab notebooks (ELNs)
    10. Organization: Well-structured and detail-oriented approach to experimental work
    11. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

    13. Specialized Experience
    14. Requirements Strong background in molecular biology and biochemical techniques, including: Plasmid purification and characterization (e.g., miniprep, maxiprep) Nucleic acid extraction (DNA and RNA) PCR and quantitative PCR (qPCR) Western blotting Bioluminescence-based reporter assays (e.g., luciferase or NanoLuc-based systems).
    15. Proficiency in processing and analyzing animal tissues and biofluids for DNA, RNA, and protein assays, including work under Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) conditions.
    16. Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques, including: Routine maintenance, passaging, and cryopreservation of cell lines Use of aseptic/sterile technique in a biosafety cabinet Preparation of sterile media and reagents Conducting cell-based reporter assays, including transient or stable transfection and assay optimization

Core competencies
  1. Co-operative: ability to work within a team and with other teams to drive projects forward according to agreed timelines.
  2. Ability to carry out tasks with an eye for completeness (e.g., results achieved according to agreed protocols), discuss results with team members, identify issues and provide solutions.
  3. Ability to multitask in stressful situations.
  4. Self-organized: ability to focus and to plan appropriately.
  5. Detail-oriented: analytical mindset, ability to identify important details.
  6. Problem-solving ability to identify problems (assay performance, equipment, or test results), discuss these within the team, and to find a solution.
  7. Accurate, dependable, proactive, flexible.

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Summary

Job type
Permanent
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Location
Amsterdam
Specialism
Life Sciences
Pay
max. 60K + secondary benefits
Ref:
1049167

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Merel Hasselo, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Amsterdam
Hays Amsterdam, Rijnsburgstraat 9-11

Telephone: 0031620076590