We are looking for a dedicated Education-/Research assistant (Amanuensis) for the BET Department. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the efficiency of our (bio)chemica and (molecular) cell biological laboratories by managing general tasks and serving as the central point of contact. You will be responsible for managing the storage room, assisting research technicians, and performing various general tasks, thereby improving clarity and efficiency and allowing research technicians to focus on their research and teaching duties.

• You are the first point of contact for service engineers who repair, calibrate, or service critical equipment. Additionally, you will liaise with internal CFM and external services for minor repairs.
• You are responsible for managing inventory and ordering plastic disposables and chemicals for general use in the storage room. This includes overseeing the safe storage of chemicals and maintaining their registration and stock records in SOFOS 360 and/or ELN (e-lab journal).
• In addition, you will handle general tasks including:
• Safely disposing of chemical and medical waste.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks such as filling liquid nitrogen containers, defrosting freezers, and inspecting safety cabinets.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in laboratory areas.
• Autoclaving essential lab items and calibrating micropipettes.
• Planning and coordinating regular lab cleanings, as well as managing task lists for minor lab duties.
• Preparing general solutions and conducting routine tests as required.
• Capable of communicating in both Dutch and English

• A full-time position for 1 year.
• Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
• You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 2.618 to € 3.149 ,- depending on experience and education.
• There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
• A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
• Free access to sports facilities on campus.

The mission of the BET department is pursued through the development and application of state-of-the-art technologies at the interface of physics, chemistry, (stem)cell and molecular biology, biomaterials and membrane science, microfluidics, additive manufacturing, biofabrication and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, microengineering, and nanotechnology using a truly multidisciplinary approach. Our activities range from fundamental- to applied research and also include true translational research.

Our research focuses on the following themes:

• Innovative Diagnostic Technologies and Disease Understanding
• Advanced Therapeutics and Treatment Development
• Multidisciplinary Approaches in Biomedical Research and Translational Medicine
• Biomedical Engineering and Technology Commercialization

Our research is conducted in several state-of-the art shared lab facilities.