The Department of Biotechnology at Delft University of Technology invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Technician Fermentation and Separation. Fermentation is one of the pillars of research and education conducted at the Department of Biotechnology. We are looking for a talented and motivated candidate who will perform and provide support for experimental activities related to preparing and performing fermentations and on-line and off-line analyses as well as downstream processing of fermentation products. The candidate will become part of a larger team of biotechnology, microbiology, and analytical chemistry lab technicians. The activities involve developing new techniques, designing new set-ups, and maintaining existing laboratory infrastructure. You may also support in 1st and 2nd year practical courses in microbiology and biotechnology. You will function in an international and multidisciplinary team.

The position is at HLO/HBO level, with a preferred background in biotechnology, biochemistry or analytical chemistry. Experience with working with fermentors is required, as well as experience in fermentation related analytical methods, such as GC and HPLC. The candidate should have an interest in fermentation-associated conversion and recovery techniques. A laboratory/research experience in a professional or academic setting is a plus. Education experience and affinity is recommended, but additional educational training can be offered. The candidate should have good communication, organizational and time management skills. The TU Delft is an international university, and the function requires clear oral and written communication in Dutch and in English. An enthusiastic, flexible team player who is accurate and result-driven will be welcomed.

Fixed-term contract: 1 jaar.

• Duration of contract : One year with future possibility of permanent contract.
• This is a full time position for 38 hours.
• Salary scale 8 or 9 (€2656,- / €4012,-)
• A salary according to the Collective Labor Agreement of the Dutch Universities, plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice package.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the Health Coach Program.

Delft University of Technology

Employer
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.
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Faculty Applied of Science
With more than 1,000 employees, including 135 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,400 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we train students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers and science communicators. https://www.tudelft.nl/en/tnw/ Department The position is available in the Department of Biotechnology, which engages in internationally-leading education programmes and offers a stimulating research environment in the biosciences that combines fundamental science, engineering, and design, all directed towards biotechnological process innovations. The Department covers the areas of biocatalysis, bioprocess engineering, cell systems engineering, environmental biotechnology, industrial microbiology, and biotechnology and society. The Department harbours excellent laboratory facilities and infrastructure and shares a state of-the-art building with the Bionanoscience and Chemical Engineering departments. Working in such close proximity facilitates inter-departmental collaborations on multidisciplinary projects.