Research Technician (m/f/d) – full time

The main responsibility of this position is to provide technical support to complete projects undertaken at the lab under the supervision of the Project Officer in charge.

The tasks required to be undertaken include:

• Hair follicle and skin organ culture

• Fixation and embedding of tissue

• Cryo and paraffin sections

• Performing various immunohistochemical stains and molecular biology techniques

• Use of immunofluorescence and light microscopy

• Taking images and performing image analysis, using various programs (e.g. BZ-Analyzer, BZ viewer and ImageJ)

• General organization of the lab including forward planning regarding equipment and materials required, overseeing and maintaining stock of media, chemical and other consumables.

• Participating in scientific lab meetings and the organization of workshops

• Completed training as a Medical / Biological-technical assistant or an honours bachelor degree in a relevant subject

• Good knowledge in immunohistochemistry and routine histology

• Good knowledge of Computer Skills and Microsoft Office

• Experience in biological research laboratories and with laboratory techniques

• Sound knowledge of English (Company language: English)

• Candidates with documented know-how and experience in skin and/or hair research will be preferred

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

• Good coordination, time management, data collection and analysis

• Flexibility

What we offer

• An initial fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension and the prospect of a permanent contract

• Incorporation in a young and dynamic corporate environment

• Excellent learning and development opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge

• Flexible working hours within team/project requirements (flexible working hours with core hours)

• A corporate culture that values respect, diversity, and social responsibility

• Company pension scheme Additional benefits: company bonus and access to corporate benefits (employee discounts with numerous providers)

• Additional benefits: company bonus and access to corporate benefits (employee discounts with numerous providers)