Laboratory Technician / Scientific Collaborator in Protein Biochemistry

at  VIB

Posted Date
24 Apr 2024
Locations
Brussels
Center
VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology
Lab
Han Remaut Lab
Type
Technical Support
Positions

1

• English
• Dutch

The Structural and Molecular Microbiology research group, affiliated with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB), is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented laboratory technician / scientific collaborator to support protein biochemical research. The candidate will be involved in academic and industrial research projects related to the use of protein nanofibers in biological textile materials.

• Cultivation of bacterial cultures for recombinant protein production
• Purification of proteins
• Characterization of proteins and protein nanofibers through SDS-PAGE, Western blot, electron microscopy, and DLS
• Contribution to the support of practical work related to protein production and purification
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Technology / Master’s degree in Bioengineering or Molecular Biology
• You take pride and satisfaction in accurate, neat, and efficient work
• You are a strong team player with effective communication and reporting skills
• Experience in protein biochemistry is a plus, but recent graduates in laboratory technology can receive additional training.