HUB Organoids is looking for a Lab Assistant to join our Lab Management team. As a Lab Assistant, you will play a key role in daily operations of the HUB labs. With our team we ensure the smooth running of the lab by supporting day-to-day activities, maintaining organized workflows, and troubleshooting any challenges that arise.

Scope of position:

As Lab Assistant you play an important role in the upkeep, efficiency, quality and safety of the laboratories at HUB. This diverse position includes a variety of tasks, such as being responsible for the production of general reagents, performing routine lab tests, managing general stocks in the lab for reagents & disposables and keeping up orderly administration. In this role you will be of essential support in daily lab operations.

What will you do?

• Prepare and aliquot organoid medium and reagents for lab work following strictly implemented procedures ensuring a uniform process.
• Maintain a clean, safe and proper organized laboratory.
• Execute and analyze routine lab tests, such as mycoplasma test or TOP-FOP assays.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering consumables, reagents and lab supplies.
• Receive shipments of materials and reagents and manage their well-arranged storage.
• Being first contact point when equipment in the lab does not work and ensure basic maintenance.
• Maintain manuals and procedures for activities under your responsibility, and assist in writing and setting up new procedures.

What will you bring?

• MBO-4, e.g Middelbaar Laboratorium Onderwijs (MLO) degree or equivalent in the field of Life Sciences.
• You have experience in working in a (biomedical) laboratory environment, are familiar with laboratory practices and safety standards.
• You have a strong attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols precisely.
• You can work independently or in a team, have strong communication skills and are easily accessible to internal colleagues.
• Experience with AFAS stock management is a strong pre.
• You are able to handle multiple requests from different organizational levels.
• You are flexible and adaptable, so you can handle changing priorities and tasks.
• You are proficient in English (written and verbal).

What we offer:

• Friendly and international environment make you feel home.
• Competitive salary with attractive benefits like 30,5 leave days plus national holidays.
• Pension Plan with 2/3 contribution paid by HUB.

• HUB is an open and energetic organisation, where a multi-cultural team is passionate to refine organoid development and foster organoid adoption globally. Our technology brings a ‘patient in the lab’ by utilizing patient-derived organoids to develop and test drug and other treatment. Experience a stimulating work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on patient-centric research. We’re a fast-growing, world leading biotech company in organoid technology and if you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation, apply today!