About the role

Your job will be to perform laboratory experiments in one the research teams of the department of Physiology at Amsterdam UMC. Our research groups use state-of-the-art physiological and imaging setups, animal models, stem cell-derived (3D) models, and human tissues to study structure/function relationships in different organs, focused on the pathophysiology and molecular basis of cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
In addition, you will be responsible for more general tasks, matching your technical and organizational skills. You will also be part of a team of > 15 technicians that plays a key role in the day-to-day research of the department, the development and preservation of knowledge and skills, and the organization of the laboratories.

As a research technician your responsibilities are to:

• Work in close collaboration with the members of your own research team and with the other research teams of the department;
• Establish and perform cell culture, cell biology, functional and biochemical experiments;
• Contribute to training of Bachelor, Master and Ph D students;
Coordinate and manage the laboratories of the department of Physiology together with colleagues (technicians and staff members).

Profile

We are looking for a research technician with the following experience:

• HLO degree or equivalent education;
• Knowledge and experience with biochemical and cell biological assays;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated;
• Pro-active and independent with good analytical skills;
• Team player with strong communicational skills.

Our offer

• Challenging project in a multidisciplinary and enthusiastic team.
• Free and unlimited access to our online learning environment Good Habitz.
• This position is temporary, with the intention of eventually moving on to a permanent position.
• Salary scale 7M: € 2,975 to € 4,214 gross for full-time employment (depending on education and experience). You will also receive 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% vacation allowance. Calculate your net salary here.
• In addition to a good basic salary, we offer a year-end bonus of 8.3% and 8% vacation allowance.
• Pension accrual with ABP, of which we pay 70% of the premium.
• You will receive 100% public transport allowance if you travel 7 km or more one way and €0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km one way if you travel yourself. Prefer to walk or bike? Then take advantage of our good-bike scheme.
• An active staff association and Young Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize fun (sports) activities and events.

About the workplace

The Department of Physiology at Amsterdam UMC, located at both VUmc as well as AMC, performs research in the areas of physiology, structure and function of the heart, skeletal muscle and blood vessels. There is a strong interaction between fundamental and clinical research. For more information, please visit the website: physiologyamsterdam.org.
The department is embedded in the Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences (ACS) research institute of Amsterdam UMC and in the Amsterdam Heart Center (division 3). As a technician, you will therefore be part of the largest cardiovascular community in the Netherlands, including >1000 researchers, (PIs, Ph D students and technicians), and clinicians.

Let's meet

The preferred starting date for this position is as soon as possible.
In your cover letter and/or CV, be sure to provide a brief summary of your work experience and include 2 references with their contact information.
Do you have any questions? For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Jolanda van der Velden via 06-27339910 or via j.vandervelden1@amsterdamumc.nl or prof P. L. Hordijk via 0613716943 or via p.hordijk@amsterdamumc.nl.
For more information about the application process please contact Tanja Hart, Recruitment adviser, via 06-21603178 or via t.hart@amsterdamumc.nl.
A reference check, screening and hiring test may be part of the procedure. Read hier whether this also applies to you. If you join us, we ask for a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).
Internal candidates, in case of equal suitability, will be given priority over external candidates.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.