1. You have a professional bachelor's degree biomedical sciences, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, biomedicine or related disciplines or similar expertise by experience
2. Since you will be involved in experiments with laboratory animals, a FELASA B certificate is required
3. You have experience with general molecular biology techniques
4. Ability to work independently in relation to lab organization is required
5. Good communication, organizational and writing skills
6. Proficient in written and spoken English
7. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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8. You are responsible for the management of the mouse colonies and assists with animal experiments, such as injections, standard dissections and gavage).
You manage the mouse colony database daily via elab and LAIS.
9. You execute a wide range of lab techniques in the field of molecular biology, such as PCR, cloning, Western blot, IF and IHC staining etc.
When carrying out experiments, you identify problems and make proposals for optimisations.
10. You report detailed and accurate results directly to the researchers.
11. You take part in the daily lab management tasks, such as stock monitoring, timely ordering, contact with suppliers, monitoring maintenance contracts for lab equipmen
The Laboratory of Growth Control an Cancer Research, headed by Professor Georg Halder, is one of the research groups of the VIB Center for Cancer Biology (CCB) within the Oncology Department of KU Leuven Our Lab studies the role of the Hippo pathway and its effectors YAP/TAZ in liver cancer. We use a variety of techniques such as hydrodynamic tail vain injection, immunofluorescence (IF) and immune histochemistry (IHC), confocal microscopy, PCR, cloning etc.We are looking for a motivated research technician to join the team and provide hands-on support in tasks related to mouse colony maintenance, mouse experiments as well as general lab duties.
12. A full-time position with a contract of limited duration to start with, open for extension to an open ended contract
13. A competitive salary and benefits such as a hospital- and group insurance, ecocheques, bike leaseplan and an attractive holiday package to create a good work-life balance
14. 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.
15. A central position and exciting job in a dynamic, innovative and driven team of scientists
16. The lab is part of a stimulating and international research environment.