Laboratory Technician - Lochristi, België - IMAQUA
IMAQUA
Lochristi, België
Geverifieerd bedrijf
1 week geleden
Beschrijving
OUR COMPANY
Laboratory technician at our microbiology laboratory will have the responsibility for supporting laboratory management, client trials and internal R&D activities essential to the innovation portfolio and smooth functioning of IMAQUA.
REQUIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
- 35 years of laboratory work experience
- Studies in biotechnology or similar
- Proficient with following techniques: qPCR, Microbiology, Histology
- Hands on experience working with laboratory animals
- Must be able to handle multiple assignments successfully
- Must be precise and accurate, well organised with excellent time management skills
- Must be able to perform in a fastpaced environment
- Good mathematical (basic statistical skills highly desirable), problemsolving and analytical skills
- Welldeveloped interpersonal skills
- Possess strong initiative, professional, team player attitude
- Ability to follow strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to develop new ones
- Discrete and able to handle confidential data
- Excellent English language skills, spoken and written
- Ready to work on periodical weekend shift
- Has driving license
TASKS
Planning and execution of _
in vitro_
microbiological/molecular tests and _
in vivo_
infection trials:
- Bacterial culture
- Determination of MIC of experimental antibiotics, probiotics and feed additives
- Bacteriostatic activity with agar diffusion assay of experimental products
- Fixation and staining of thin sections of shrimp tissues
- Microbiology test of shrimp gut digestive and hepatopancreas
- Analysis immune parameter of shrimp haemolymph and tissues
- Shrimp haemocyte collection, total count and differential count
- Probiotics and pathogen coculture assay
- Shrimp gene expression analysis
- Planning and preparation of trial documentation
- Setting up and execution of controlled infection experiments on shrimp
- Drafting of internal reports
Organisation and quality control:
- Responsible for routine laboratory compliance and maintenance
- Managing laboratory materials stocks and inventory
- Ensures strict adherence to biosafety rules and procedures
- Manages laboratory records and files
Handling and execution:
- Correct blood withdrawal from shrimp & testing of immune parameters
- Examination of animals for behavioural changes or clinical symptoms
- Ensures execution of GLPs in the lab and follow safety rules and procedures
- Development of daily planning of laboratory procedures and coordinating their execution
WE OFFER
An attractive salary package proportional to performance and responsibilities
Intensive in-house training and coaching
Being part of an international team of aquaculture experts at a dynamic company
Participating in exiting aquaculture research projects
Free coffee/tea/fruit
Closing date: 31/03/2024
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
€2.500,00 - €2.800,00 per month
Benefits:
- Food allowance
- Mileage reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- 13th month salary
- Overtime pay
- Vacation money
Application Question(s):
- Legally allowed to work Belgium (has work visa)
Work Location:
In person
Application Deadline: 31/03/2024