As a research technician you will support physicochemical characterisation methods, and assist in the mechanical and chemical analytical approaches, which includes maintenance, running and instructing on the characterisation and analytical systems. At the same time, you will perform weekly assigned lab jobs (e.g. maintaining inventory, equipment maintenance, data entry, etc.), diligently and accurately keep records and report results to team leads, supervisors, as necessary. The work may also involve development of in-house development of new equipment. Finally, you will contribute to writing, amending, and reviewing SOPs, lab worksheets, equipment methodologies, and validation reports. You will be part of a vibrant and enthusiastic group that works closely with clinically oriented research and collaborate with researchers from the Faculty of Science & Engineering.
We are looking for a technically oriented Research Technician. Someone who brings creativity and inventiveness when it comes to equipment and technical solutions. Ideally, you enjoy mastering laboratory equipment and are willing to repair and maintain it when needed. You will be a key point of contact within the team for the more technical aspects of the work. A technical educational background or a strong technical affinity is therefore important, while you will of course also work hands-on in the laboratory. You think out of the box and can develop and implement solutions when a research group encounters a technical challenge. In addition, you can explain technical concepts clearly and calmly to colleagues.
Besides the more technical part, the position requires the knowledge and skills normally acquired through completion of a BSc (University or University of Applied Sciences) or MSc in Chemistry (Analytical, Organic, Inorganic, Polymer, Physical). It would be an advantage if you have experience with, or interest in, some of the following techniques, which they will eventually take over and help supervise:
- Mechanical testing of materials, using techniques such as: Ultimate Tensile Testing (UTS), Texture Analysis, Universal Mechanical Testing (UMT), Low Load Compression Testing (LLCT) (both legacy and newer systems)
- 3D printing and bioprinting
- Rheometry
- Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring (QCM-D)
- Ellipsometry
- Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
- Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
- Quantum sensing/optics maintenance
- Atomic Force Microscopy
- X-ray Photoelectro Spectroscopy
You can work independently but can also function well in dynamic teams, you are flexible (also with respect to working hours) and not afraid to troubleshoot and you do not mind carrying out routine tasks from time to time and ensure that the lab is safe and managed adequately. Finally, as you interact with various researchers with different levels of chemical knowledge and different research focus and systems ranging from polymeric systems, bioconjugation, microfluidics, and molecular synthesis, you have excellent communication skills (in both Dutch and English) as well as a goal-oriented attitude. We seek someone who is immediately available.
