RESEARCH TECHNICIAN/LABORATORIUM MEDEWERKER (BASc/HLO)
Location: GermanyPoverty-related diseases affect the lives of more than a billion people globally and lead to millions of deaths each year, primarily in developing countries. Most of these diseases are entirely treatable when diagnosed properly and timely; yet, they cause substantial morbidity and mortality due to poor access to adequate healthcare. Mondial Diagnostics is a small non-profit foundation, based in Amsterdam, that aims at improving the diagnosis, and thereby the treatment, of poverty-related diseases, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Our activities consist of the development of new, simple and affordable rapid diagnostic tests, and the facilitation of local production and distribution of these tests in parts of the world where poverty-related diseases are highly prevalent.
We are looking for a motivated research technician to join our team and support our R&D programs. The technician will be involved in the development and validation of (rapid) diagnostic assays and the manufacturing of the components thereof.
The main tasks will include:
- Conjugation of antibodies/antigens to assay detection reagents
- Culturing of microorganisms and extraction of antigens
- Development and optimization of (immuno)assays
- Manufacturing of small batches of diagnostic tests
- Routine laboratory tasks
- Writing, reviewing and execution of development and validation protocols
- Generating and reporting data
- BASc/HLO in Life Sciences
- A minimum of 1-year work experience in (immuno)assay development
- Experience in the development of Lateral Flow Assays would be an asset
- Experience in working in a BSL-3 facility would be an asset
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Dutch
- Accurate and organized
- Flexible, communicative and team-player
We offer:
- A 38-hour/week contract of one year with the possibility for extension
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Salary indication: € 2.000 – 2.500/month, depending on experience
For more information and/or to apply for this position, please contact Dr. Erika van den Bogaart or Theresia Abdoel (by phone at +31 (0)20 566 5469 or via email: erika.vandenbogaart@mondialdx.com and theresia.abdoel@mondialdx.com).
Please send your CV and your letter of motivation by email before 14 November 2017.
Aquisition is not appreciated.
