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Job description

As a laboratory technician at the M4i, you assist in lab management and are responsible for performing a variety of analyzes. Various techniques are used for this, (predominantly) mass spectrometry based techniques like MSI and LC-MS including sample preparation. All tests are performed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices / Good Laboratory Practices. In addition, you are responsible for checking data and timely reporting of test results. You take care of accurate administration, so that retrieving data in the context of quality assurance is easy. In consultation, it is examined whether additional tasks or participation in projects is possible.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is talented and self-motivated and should hold at least a relevant HBO education and has both excellent laboratory skills and an interest in technology development fundamental science and its biological applications.

The candidate can communicate well in English, is capable of working in a multidisciplinary team and motivated to work in an international environment. The candidate should possess outstanding technical interests and skills and has an open, innovative attitude.

Other information

• Opportunities to develop yourself
• A workplace at an international organization
• A pleasant working environment

Conditions of employment

As a Lab Technician at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, you will be employed by the most international university of the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is in grated in scale 7 according to the UFO profile Education-/Research Officer function level 4 with corresponding salary ranging from € 2.693 to € 3.636 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus are applicable.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1.0 FTE. If proven suitable, the employment contract will be extended with 2 more years.
• As Family-friendly University, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the Collective Bargaining Agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information,Click here

Employer

Maastricht University

Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

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Department

Maastricht Multimodal Molecular Imaging institute (M4I)

Maastricht Multimodal Molecular Imaging institute (M4I) is an open research platform collaborating with internal research groups of the University of Maastricht and external scientists from other universities, research centres or private companies. The facility provides a full MS infrastructure for the analysis of drugs, metabolites, lipids, peptides, proteins and glycans using mass spectrometry imaging as well as liquid based mass spectrometry.

Additional information

Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions?

Feel free to contact Dr. Michiel Vandenbosch at email m.vandenbosch@maastrichtuniverity.nl

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