A one-year temporary role in Nunhem for a cell biology laboratory assistant. You will carry out sterile plant work, support cell biology projects and help with practical media-preparation tasks.
The role
This is a temporary, one-year position in a cell biology laboratory in Nunhem. You will work in a team on projects involving different techniques and crops. The laboratory supports areas such as quality control, plant breeding and production.
Responsibilities
- Cut cucumber fruits under sterile conditions for gynogenesis, producing offspring with genes from the mother plant only.
- Place anthers under sterile conditions using a binocular microscope for androgenesis. You will also carry out vegetative propagation from the male plant.
- Transfer cucumber and ARA plants in a flow cabinet under sterile conditions.
- Assist in the media kitchen with tasks such as packing paper and sterilisation hoses, autoclaving water, tidying media trays, starting the dishwasher and carrying out LEAN checks, as well as other small routine tasks.
- Work with the team to follow safety standards.
What you bring
- At least HAVO/MBO level.
- Laboratory experience is an advantage.
- An interest in plants.
- Spoken and written English.
- A results-focused and accurate approach.
- The ability to take responsibility and work consistently, including under time pressure.
- A flexible, collegial team-player attitude.
- An independent, service-minded and enthusiastic approach.
- Good communication skills.
What is offered
- A temporary position for one year.