Our laboratory studies how genetic abnormalities contribute to the development and progression of blood cancers such as acute leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. We use mouse models, human samples and CRISPR-based models to understand disease and to develop novel approaches to improve current cancer therapies.

Principal duties and responsibilities include: Perform experiments, which may be moderate to complex with increasing independence; record data and analyze results using basic statistics, maintain and perform experiments with cells in tissue culture; pre-clinical rodent work (colony management, mouse handling, injections and some surgery); prepare laboratory reagents chemicals, instruments, and maintain equipment and maintain supplies inventory in accordance with departmental procedures.

The Technical Research Assistant will work under supervision to support PhD Students and Post-docs at the Department of Hematology. One main task will be the management of growing mouse colonies. Experience with techniques in molecular biology and cell biology is desirable.

We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, challenging research environment, and can interact well with others as part of a cohesive team. The ideal candidate will have the following skills: experience with pre-clinical rodent work, cell based assays including maintenance of cells; PCR/RT-PCR and other biochemical techniques; preferentially also DNA cloning, transfections and infections.

Being able to present a certificate of good conduct is a condition for the appointment.

The gross monthly salary amounts a maximum of € 4.216,- (scale 10), depending on your level of education and relevant experience and based on a full-time working week of 36 hours. The terms of employment are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Medical Centers (CAO UMC).

Erasmus MC

A healthy population and excellence in healthcare through research and education. This is what Erasmus MC stands for. Conducting groundbreaking work, pushing boundaries and leading the way. In research, education, and healthcare. We are practical people with a high level of expertise, working hard to improve and renew the healthcare of today and the public health of tomorrow.

The Department of Hematology hosts a interactive group of researchers and physicians with a common goal to conduct basic and translational research in the field of molecular aspects of bone marrow malignancies and to improve patient health.