Research Technician

Are you looking to to work hands-on on a meaningful project, together with a dynamic, fun and driven team? Do you like to use your creativity to solve problems, and to see your work in the lab turn into concrete and tangible results? Then this position might be perfect for you!

Rapidemic B.V. is a young and dynamic medtech start-up company, dedicated to making molecular diagnostics easy and accessible to all. We are located in the heart of the Leiden Bioscience park, in BioPartner 3.

Location: Leiden Bioscience Park, Leiden. 

Type: Full-time research position

Contract: 1 year contract with possible extension

Time: 40 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Perform wetlab work on DNA extraction, amplification, quantification using Rapidemic's proprietary assay and other molecular biological assays. 
• Work within the team's quality procedures in compliance with ISO13485
• Proficiently carry out assignments with guidance in planning, organizing, and meeting key deadlines.
• Design protocols. Analyze and interpret experimental data. Contribute to experimental design, data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving to improve methods or procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team to relay project progress, experiment results, and data analysis; openly and thoughtfully discuss challenges.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of completed experiments
• Track the project progress meticulously and in a structured way.
• Support an atmosphere of inclusion and collective contribution to projects and procedures with the team.
• Capable of adjusting to dynamic working environment and changing priorities, while ensuring timely completion of assigned task. 

Profile

You have: 

• A relevant degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related discipline in the life sciences.
• At least 2 years work experience in a similar position. 
• Experience and good working knowledge of microbiology and molecular biology techniques. 
• Experience in working in a BSL-2 environment. 
• Structured, meticulous, organized. 

Offer

• An incredible learning experience working in a growing start-up in a European hub for life sciences innovation. 
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with international colleagues.
• Salary: 2400-3000 bruto per month.

Other information

Interested? Please send your CV and motivation to info@rapidemic.com

Deadline for applications: 15 June 2024. 

Anticipated starting date: 1 July 2024

We look forward to receiving your applications! 

Violette Defourt
CEO
info@rapidemic.com