QC Lab Technician Life Sciences

VIB (Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie) is a renowned life sciences research institute in Belgium, committed to conducting groundbreaking research in life sciences and biotechnology with an excellent reputation in technology transfer. VIB Technologies constitutes the centralized scientific research infrastructure of the institute and allows scientists access to high-end and innovative technologies. VIB Technologies comprises multiple state-of-the-art core facilities, each with a specific technology focus and embedded within the VIB centers in Ghent, Leuven, Antwerp or Brussels. The role of these core facilities is to support the 1900 researchers at VIB with their expertise. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated lab colleague to join our divers and dynamic team of lab technicians and bioinformaticians.

You independently execute routine workflows, such as DNA/RNA quality control, library preparation procedures, setting up sequencing runs on our NGS instruments etc.

Besides manual execution of some laboratory procedures, you will also operate robotic devices, such as automated liquid dispensers, robotic arms…

You summarize analyses and interpret data in order to draw conclusions from it

You will follow general lab policies, SOP’s and other applicable guidelines

You improve techniques/workflows by yourself in consultation with the team

You will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality results

You will prepare and write technical reports to record data and/or results

On the longer term, together with other lab technicians from our team, you provide support in method development

You possess at the minimum a degree in Biotechnological, Biomedical or Biological Sciences (Bachelor/Engineer) or equivalent by training/experience

Both experienced and junior candidates will be considered

Practical knowledge of general molecular biology and basis wet-lab techniques

Experience with DNA/RNA quality control and next generation sequencing library preparation workflows and/or laboratory automation is a strong plus, but not needed

You have a flexible and service-oriented mindset, being able to interact efficiently with other members of the team and with customers

Comfortable working in an international setting: fluent in English

You are enthusiastic to be part of a dynamic team consisting of lab technicians and bioinformaticians

A full-time position with an open-ended contract

Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and in-house training

You will learn new techniques and tools

Please apply via the VIB online application tool, and include:
Applications will be welcome until the position is filled.