Light Microscopy Core Facility Technician

**VIB** is world-leading in life sciences and biotechnology with an emphasis on technology transfer. The unique combination of strategic basic research and focus on innovation & business is one of the major contributors to its success. VIB is committed to the growth of the dynamic life sciences cluster in Flanders.

**Profile**:

- You have a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedicine, Biochemistry or related disciplines, or equivalent through experience
- You have some experience with light microscopy (2 years)
- You are technology-minded and have a service mindset for supporting and enabling the best science by offering of expertise in technology
- You are a team player with strong social, communication and didactic skills
- You are well-organized, self-motivated, structured individual able to autonomously execute tasks, documenting and reporting work accurately
- You are eager to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving environment
- Good English skills, both oral and written are a must
- The following is an advantage:

- Previous experience in Life Science research environments
- Extensive hands-on microscopy experience
- Knowledge of basic image analysis tools, including commercial software implementations

**Main activities**:

- Discuss experimental design, including sample preparation, acquisition and image analysis possibilities with users and colleagues
- Ensure that the core’s instrumentation is benchmarked and working up to standards
- Train users on the core’s instrument portfolio, and follow up evolution of newly trained users
- Take part in immediate support permanency in the core
- Participate in teaching activities organized by the core (courses, workshops, seminars)

**We offer**:

- Open-ended contract
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Stimulating international work environment
- In-house training
- Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure

**How to apply?**:

- your cover/motivation letter
- your CV
- 2 references