Research Associate
Research Associate
07/11/23
Location
Gaston Geenslaan 1, Heverlee, Belgium
Vacancy
Your role:
Supporting the expansion of reMYND’s animal work, entails the following tasks:
Observing and treating mice under study
Performing behavioral studies, such as Morris Water Maze, Open field, Rotarod,… as well as histological or biochemical analyses, such as qPCR, ELISA, Western Analysis, ...
Analyzing data and documenting findings
Suggesting improvements in the methods and analyses
Working in a team of equal-minded colleagues under the supervision of a study-director
Planning your own activities on a weekly basis in order to deliver the results
Working occasionally a few hours over the weekends in a rotating scheme with other colleagues
Your background, skills and attitude:
Holder of a Bachelor's in biomedical laboratory technology, bio(-medical) sciences, biotechnology or equivalent
Felasa B certificate is mandatroy!
Prior hands-on experience with in-vivo techniques, either in an academic or professional setting, and an understanding of the requirements of behavioral, histological and biochemical analyses
Able to perform studies on mice under supervision, by accurately following standard study protocols
An entrepreneurial, results-oriented, outgoing attitude with a high level of energy; able to work closely in a team; eager to learn
Familiar with MS Word and Excel
Fluent in Dutch and English.