About your role
As a Research Technician, you will play an important role in the day-to-day execution of this research project. You will work closely with researchers to generate high-quality experimental data and contribute to innovative cancer research.
Your responsibilities include:
- planning, preparing and performing molecular and cellular laboratory experiments;
- working with patient-derived organoids, xenograft tumour models and gene delivery, expression and gene silencing techniques;
- documenting, processing and analysing experimental data;
- preparing study reports and maintaining accurate laboratory records;
- presenting research findings during internal meetings and contributing to scientific collaborations.
About youYou enjoy working in a laboratory environment and are motivated to contribute to translational cancer research. You are organised, proactive and enjoy collaborating with colleagues from different scientific disciplines.
You also have:
- a Bachelor's degree from a University of Applied Sciences (HBO) or a Master's degree from a research university (WO) in biomedical sciences, molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline;
- hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture;
- an affinity for cancer research; experience with organoids, confocal microscopy and/or genomics data analysis is an advantage;
- a structured, accurate and results-oriented approach to laboratory work, combined with strong digital skills;
- excellent communication skills and a good command of English, both written and spoken.
Our offer- You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
- A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend for a total of two years.
- The position starts on 1 January 2027.
- Classification in salary scale 7M: € 3.171 to € 4.492 gross for full-time employment (depending on experience). In addition to a good basic salary, we offer 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Calculate your net salary here.
- Holiday hours: 194.4 per year for full time and a possibility to save additional hours.
- 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs. If you travel by foot, bicycle, or car, a mileage allowance of €0.21 per km applies (up to a maximum of 40 km one way by car).
- Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme.
- Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.
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