Laboratory Technician Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

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At Univercells, we are on a mission to make health equally accessible to all. Through the combination of process development and engineering expertise, we create synergies to deliver game-changing production capacities to achieve our mission: biologics for all!

At Quantoom Biosciences, Univercells’ latest affiliate, we are on a mission to remove the barriers to making mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics, at every stage from sequence up to mass production. We give our partners greater access to drug development and production autonomy through technical and business model innovation.

You will join an interdisciplinary team of passionate scientists, engineers, clinicians and corporate profiles committed to solving some of the biggest DNA and RNA production challenges facing vaccines and therapeutics. Quantoom Biosciences has two facilities; the headquarters are based in Nivelles (Belgium), and the France Research Center focusing on offering an end-to-end DNA production platform based in Evry (France).

Every person will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission and be impactful. Apply and be part of this great adventure! “

For Quantoom Biosciences Belgium, we’re looking for a Laboratory Technician Molecular Biology & Biochemistrywho willevaluate several technologies to produce vaccines & other therapeutics.

This job is the perfect opportunity to contribute to Quantoom Biosciences mission and be impactful!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lab Operations

• Management of work area, equipment, materials, and stocks of consumables and reagents,
• Coordination of routine lab activities with peers (operational work, monitoring of consumables and reagents, maintenance of a clean and safe working area, housekeeping routines),
• Collaboration with lab support technicians for general management of the lab,
• Preparation and execution of lab work in autonomy and with complete traceability:

- Autonomous protocol writing, based on a study plan prepared by Scientists (estimation of the quantities and/or volumes required, duration of experiment, sampling plan),

- Organization and execution of operations associated with RNA production and process development:

* Preparation of enzymatic reactions by pipetting micro volumes,

* Quantification and characterization of nucleic acids and proteins,

* Preparation of reagent mixes,

* Execution of experiments following defined conditions.

Reporting

• Writing and management of documentation related to experiments,
• Collection of results and recording in defined forms with accuracy,
• Analysis and reporting of results.

Quality Safety and continuous improvement

• Adherence to internal quality system in daily work,
• Generation of process quality documentation (procedures, work instructions, templates, etc.).

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or equivalent,
• Minimum 3 years of experience (Bachelor’s degree) or 1 year of experience (Master’s degree) in:

* molecular biology (work with RNA and/or DNA, enzymatic reactions, cloning, PCR, etc.),

* purification of nucleic acids and analytical techniques (nucleic acid and protein gels, ELISA, nucleic acid quantification methods, analytical chromatography, protein quantification methods, etc.),

• Knowledge of aseptic practices and work experience in cell culture, in BSL2 lab environment, is an asset,
• Capability to work in autonomy on both routine and new (project related) lab activities and capability of troubleshooting,
• Integrity and transparency,
• Strong sense of observation, critical mindset, and problem-solving skills,
• Proactivity, flexibility, work organizational skills,
• Enthusiasm and agility to work on a variety of projects and adaptability to a changing and multi-tasked environment,
• Capability to work in a cross-functional and multi-cultural team,
• Capability to leverage know-how in order to participate in the development of the new generation solutions,
• Good understanding of English, fluency in French is mandatory.

OFFER:

We offer a long-term contract, a competitive salary package (health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers…) and the possibility of evolution in an international, dynamic and fast-growing company.

Is it appealing to you? Are you a powerful thinker combined with an efficient doer? Apply now