All-round Cell Culture Research Technician in Beta Cell Research

About your role

A technician position is available in the Islet group in the Department of Internal Medicine of the LUMC. Within the group, research is being conducted on human insulin-producing cells in the context of new treatments for people with diabetes mellitus. The LUMC is one of the few centers in Europe that isolates insulin-producing Islets of Langerhans from donor pancreas. This is done for islet transplantation in patients with type 1 diabetes and for basic and translational research. Due to a lack of organ donors, we are also investigating stem cells as a new source of insulin-producing cells. Your main tasks:

• Contributing to translational research towards the generation of insulin-producing cells from human pluripotent stem cells.
• Performing cell culture of human pluripotent stem cells and differentiation into insulin-producing cells.
• Executing analyses using techniques such as flow cytometry, qPCR, and (immuno)histochemistry.
• Working with various microscopy techniques, including confocal and live cell imaging.

In this position, you will have to deal with irregular working hours.

About your workplace

You will be working in the brand new labs at Mirai House, located at the Bio Science Park, where over a hundred stem cell researchers are clustered. The researchers work together to create a new generation of effective and safe stem-cell based therapies for diseases that are currently incurable, such as diabetes. 

About you

You are interested in basic and translational research and take satisfaction in working with precision and accuracy. You work in a structured manner and contribute to a positive team environment. Additionally, you communicate clearly, both in Dutch and English. You are flexible and willing to work irregular hours. Furthermore, you bring:

• At least a completed HLO degree in cell biology and/or biomedical research.
• Experience in several molecular and cellular techniques, including cell culture, flow cytometry, qPCR, western blot, (immuno)histochemistry, and microscopy.
• Experience with human pluripotent stem cell culture, including generation, expansion, and differentiation of hiPSC, is considered a plus.
• Affinity with working in a GMP environment (experience is a plus).

Our offer

Driven by health; that's our mission. This applies not only to our patients but also to our employees. We strive to provide a safe, inclusive and equitable work environment, with a focus on talent development and connected leadership. In order to be able to continue to learn and develop, we offer internal and external training. You are also entitled to an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), holiday allowance, sports budget, bicycle scheme, home office allowance and an excellent commuting allowance. Furthermore, as an employee of LUMC, you are also affiliated with the ABP pension fund. This means that 70% of your pension premium is paid by LUMC, leaving you with a higher net salary. Nice, right?

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What do we represent?

As an academic medical center, LUMC strives to have a workforce that is a good reflection of society. We are committed to the highest quality in health care, education and (international) research, in which diverse perspectives are essential. Sustainability is also a high priority for us: we are committed to a healthy future, not only for people, but also for the planet. In line with these values, we aim to be a creative and inspiring place to work, where everyone feels at home, safe and valued. It's all about who you are and what you bring to contribute, regardless of your background. Together, we work toward a sustainable and inclusive future, both for the people around us and for the world we live in. Together, we are LUMC.

More information

• As a research technician, your salary will be between €2,975,- and €4,214,- gross per month (scale 7M, CAO UMC). These figures are based on a full-time position.
• The interview process includes two rounds. Candidates invited to the first round will meet group leaders in an online meeting. Candidates that are through to the second round will be invited to the lab to meet the group.
• You will initially be appointed for one year, with the possibility of an extension for up to 3 years.
• References will be requested.
• Applications from employment/recruitment agencies will not be considered.