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    (Senior) Lab Technician – Assay

    • Hybrid
      • Leuven, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium
    • Assay Development

    miDiagnostics seeks a Senior Lab Technician to join the Assay team, focusing on developing and testing PCR-based devices, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports in a lab setting.

    Job description

    We are looking for a (Senior) Lab Technician in order to reinforce our Assay team.

    miDiagnostics is developing technology for in vitro diagnostics and quality control for biotherapeutics.

    As our Lab Technician you will be part of the development of cutting-edge technologies and will generate the necessary data and knowledge to make the transition from test prototypes to market ready products. This position is a laboratory-based position.

    It entails the following tasks:

    •          Plan and perform a broad array of molecular, biochemical and scientific experiments

    •          Test and evaluate prototypes of PCR-based molecular devices and develop in-house expertise

    •          Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare result reports and present this to a wider team

    •          Use previous learnings to improve next prototype design and experiment iterations

    •          Prepare and write technical reports and other relevant documentation (e.g. Work Instructions, SOP’s)

    •          When needed, follow policies and industrial guidelines for medical devices (ISO 13485, GLP,..)

    •          Own dedicated lab equipment and contribute to general lab tasks

    Job requirements

    As miDiagnostics is continually developing novel technologies, a flexible spirit and eagerness to learn and integrate new information and methods is critical.

    •          Minimum BSc or equivalent by experience in a life science related field: (micro)biology, (bio)chemistry, (bio)chemistry engineering technology

    •          Expertise in PCR/qPCR-based protocols is highly desirable

    •          Several years of experience in industrial laboratory settings is a plus

    •          Experience in a clean room or BSL2 environment is a plus

    •          Experience in a highly regulated industry, such as medical device development (ISO 13485) is a plus

    •          You are a real team-player, a reliable and communicative colleague and love solving problems

    •          You are fluent in English

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