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Interested in contributing to improving health care for surgical patients by assisting in translational research using cutting edge technologies?

Job description

We are in search of an enthusiastic research lab technician to strengthen our team at the Department of Surgery at Maastricht University. Our translational research laboratory uses a wide range of techniques including 2D/3D cell culture (organoids), live cell imaging, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, immunoassays (ELISA), and DNA/RNA and qPCR techniques. We also develop and apply sophisticated analytical techniques such as mass-spectrometry (MS) and H/UPLC.

You will work closely with PhD students and postdoctoral fellows under supervision of principal investigators on various projects with a focus on 1) metabolic alterations and weight loss in cancer patients; 2) intestinal integrity in surgical patients; 3) the role of bile salts in the gut-liver axis.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out, facilitate, and assist in various ongoing research activities in our molecular, immunology, cell culture, and analytical labs
• Preparation of patient-derived samples (blood, tissue obtained during surgery)
• Perform the first steps in data analysis and present/report to the PhD students and principal investigators
• Order supplies and consumables
• Manage -80/-20 freezers and stocks
• Organize and keep up-to-date digital inventories of samples, reagents, cell lines, etc.

Requirements

We are looking for a motivated, practical, and social person with the following skills and qualifications:

• A HLO/BSc/MSc degree in Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related studies
• At least two years of experience with molecular biology techniques, immunological assays, or cell culture (preferably 3D organoid cultures)
• Enthusiastic and social mindset with a positive and flexible problem-solving attitude
• The ability to work independently and in a team
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Accurate and efficient work style
• A strong scientific drive and affinity with our research
• A good command of the English language
• Experience or affinity with techniques such as MS and H/UPLC
• Affinity with implementation or development of novel techniques in the lab
  
  

Conditions of employment

This is a temporary appointment for a period of 1 year, but with proven suitability, the appointment can lead to a permanent contract.

A full-time gross salary ranging from € 2,818 to € 3,764 depending on experience and education (based on full-time employment). An 8% holiday and an 8.3% year-end allowance is also provided.

In addition to good primary employment conditions, UM also offers an attractive package of secondary employment conditions.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > About UM > Working at UM

Employer

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 22,000 students and about 5,000 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

For more information, visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl

Department

Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery has a long tradition in translational research. Problems encountered in the daily clinical care of patients are translated into research questions that are experimentally addressed in our laboratories using patient-derived materials and/or via small interventions during surgery. Insights gained from these studies ultimately aim to improve patient care and treatment options of patients. Basic and translational research at our department focuses on disorders of the gut, liver, and pancreas, primarily in the metabolic and immunological fields. For more information, please visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/research/general-surgery-0

Additional information

For more information about the position, please contact:

Dr. Sander Rensen, e-mail s.rensen@maastrichtuniversity.nl

The start date is negotiable. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be preferred above external candidates.

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