Research technician - Neurochemistry Laboratory
We offer a position for an ambitious and enthusiastic research technician in a highly motivated research group of the Neurochemistry Lab, led by Prof. Dr. Teunissen.
The Neurochemistry Lab of the Department of Laboratory Medicine is taking part in several clinical trial studies but also performs the analysis of diagnostic markers for clinical research.
As a research technician you will be embedded into the facility where you will support clinical research projects by performing a variety of biomarker protein assays by using the most modern and sensitive technologies, such as Lumipulse Single Molecule Analysis and Ella systems.
Your activities include:
- project coordination (day to day planning);
- preparation of reagents and samples;
- wet lab analysis and reporting of experiments
Thereby, you will play a crucial role as research technician, and also have responsibilities for specific tasks.
- HLO or MSc in protein analytics, biochemistry, life sciences or related fields
- Practical experience with immuno-assays and other lab technologies.
- Planning and coordination skills
- Very good communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing
- Independent
- Team-player
- Flexible mindset in respect to working hours and task switching
- Appetite for learning new skills
- A flying start to your career in scientific research.
- Plenty of room for your drive to shape tomorrow's healthcare.
- Working on large-scale and in-house research, with motivated colleagues from all over the world.
- You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
- A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend.
- Salary scale 7M, 8: € 2.975 to € 4.214 gross based on full-time employment (depending on education and experience) and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. Calculate your net salary here. From July 1st, 2025, there will be a salary increase of 3%. Check out this article for more information on the improved employment conditions.
- Holiday hours: 190,4 per year for fulltime and a possibility to save additional hours.
- Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.
- For >7 km each way, 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs and, for private transport, €0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km each way.
- Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme. Moreover, you will receive a reimbursement of €0.18 per km.
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The mission of the Neurochemistry Laboratory of the Amstedam UMC, location VUmc, is to improve patient care for neurological disorders by developing biomarkers in body fluids.
A primary focus area is the early diagnosis of dementia, for which there is close collaboration with the Alzheimer Center. A second focus area is Multiple Sclerosis, for which there is collaboration with the MS Center Amsterdam. We also work with diagnostic companies to develop and validate new tests. The research group has strong expertise in the identification of new biomarkers and the development of new biomarker assays until implementation.
You will participate in a growing team, in which there is good and pleasant cooperation. The team consists of 45 employees, including 18 PhD students, 10 postdocs and 17 research technicians and data analysts. The Neurochemistry Lab provides a lively, internationally oriented, scientific environment with excellent facilities. We also organize weekly scientific meetings, journal clubs and work discussions to gain scientific input and to exchange knowledge.
Amsterdam UMC Research BV supports non-profit scientific research. In doing so, we provide researchers with everything they need to excel. Our principal investigators (PIs) and project leaders offer support in the field of project management, finance and human resources. In medical scientific research projects, legal support is also provided.
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During the publication period, applications will be handled continuously. If the vacancy is filled, it will be closed prematurely.
If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact Dr. Marleen Koel-Simmelink via mja.koel-simmelink@amsterdamumc.nl or via +31 20-44-40301/42660.
For more information about the application process, please contact Tanja Hart, Recruitment advisor, via 06-21603178 or via t.hart@amsterdamumc.nl.
A reference check, screening and hiring test may be part of the procedure. Read here whether that applies to you. If you join us, we ask you for a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).
Internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates in case of equal suitability.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.