Associate Scientist – Cell Culture & Virology

People in Science; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation allowance

End of year bonus 3%

Job summary

This company is a leading pharmaceutical organization in the Netherlands, with extensive R&D in vaccine technologies and animal health. The D&T-Cells team seeks an Associate Scientist to contribute to cell culture and molecular assays, employing CRISPR-Cas genome editing and novel cell platforms.

You will work on one or more sub-projects, plan experiments, and report to a project leader, collaborating with virology, immunology, and assay development specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, or a related life sciences field.
• Hands-on experience with cell culture techniques and cell biology; experience with molecular biology methods such as qPCR or CRISPR-Cas, and virology techniques such as infection assays or virus titration, is preferred.
• Affinity with vaccine development and an interest in applying laboratory techniques to animal health research.
• Familiarity with GLP and SHE requirements is an advantage.
• Good communication and documentation skills, with a professional attitude and eagerness to learn in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues across disciplines.
• Fluent in Dutch or English, with good spoken and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct laboratory experiments, report progress and results to the project leader.
• Contribute to D&T research projects, with primary responsibility for cell biology, cell culture and related technologies.
• Maintain, expand and coordinate mammalian or avian cell cultures using aseptic techniques.
• Perform and support virological assays, flow cytometry, transfections and qPCR analyses.
• Conduct experiments in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues within the team and across departments.

Skills

Cell culture techniques

Molecular biology (qPCR, CRISPR)

Virology techniques

Documentation & reporting

Team collaboration

Communication (DU/EN)

Flow cytometry

Virus titration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cell Biology/Virology/Biochemistry

Tools

Flow cytometry

qPCR

CRISPR-Cas

Job description

This company is a leading pharmaceutical organization in the Netherlands, with extensive R&D in vaccine technologies and animal health. The D&T-Cells team seeks an Associate Scientist to contribute to cell culture and molecular assays, employing CRISPR-Cas genome editing and novel cell platforms.

You will work on one or more sub-projects, plan experiments, and report to a project leader, collaborating with virology, immunology, and assay development specialists.