For the expansion of our lab team, argenx is looking for a lab technician for full-time working out of the offices in Ghent (Belgium).
Responsibilities:
The position will have amongst others the following key responsibilities:
In close collaboration with your team members and the lab responsible you will support the operations in the lab by:
1. Helping in the media kitchen: make buffers and mixtures needed in the lab, cleaning and sterilizing glasswork
2. Help on small operational tasks such as organizing samples, labeling them accurately, and recording on the system
3. Perform basic experimental work assisting scientists and medical professionals
4. Co-responsible for material orders and follow up
5. Co-responsible for equipment preparation and maintenance
Profile:
6. Higher secondary technical degree or equivalent, by preference chemistry oriented
7. Good communication skills in Dutch and English (both spoken and in written)
8. Former experience in working in lab environments
9. Experience with administrative tasks
10. Can work reliably, autonomously and accurately
11. Strong sense for quality and proper housekeeping
12. Can plan and execute a routine job without continuous supervision
13. Excellent team player
14. Good knowledge of office software (MSWord, MSExcel)
15. You are based in the Ghent area, willing to work out of the Zwijnaarde office and are available to start on short notice
Offer:
16. A competitive salary package with benefits
17. A work environment in a human-sized, dynamic, rapidly growing biotech company
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