Research Associate - 12 Month FTC
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Your role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join our HUB Organoids team in Utrecht for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. Join our screening team in a fast-paced Service Department and apply organoid technology to real-world research challenges. You’ll run organoid-based studies end-to-end for HUB projects, ensuring right-first-time execution, data integrity, and audit-ready traceability. You will establish and maintain patient-derived organoid cultures, execute studies from setup to readout, and keep documentation aligned with SOPs and LMS. Expect a hands-on role with tight timelines, regular updates, and opportunities to grow into greater ownership and leadership within a collaborative team based in the Netherlands.
- Job Type: Full-time
Who you are:
- BSc (HBO) or MSc in Life Sciences with hands-on cell culture experience, preferably with 3D organoids.
- Proficiency in at least two techniques (viability assays, monolayer culture, qPCR, ELISA/HTRF, flow cytometry) and strong bench skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under time pressure while delivering quality, compliant results.
- Strong ownership, attention to detail, analytical mindset, and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Fluent English (spoken and written); able to communicate clearly in a cross-functional team.
- We’re looking for inclusive, curious collaborators who value integrity and continuous learning.
What we offer:
A range of attractive benefits to help you work your magic.
Financial & Protection
These core benefits help to provide long-term financial stability for you and your family.
Health and Wellbeing
This pillar is important to us. Therefore, our health benefits are designed to support employees physical and mental wellbeing, e.g. health checkups or medical insurance.
Family
From our Fertility Benefit, to helping support your family life through all its different stages.
Time Away
Time to recharge and specific Leaves to support life events and choices
Life-style
Such as flexible working, gyms, car benefits, shopping discounts.
Merck: the vibrant science and technology company.
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We make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day. Our constant curiosity and specialist approach drive our partnerships and bring new ideas to life. From advancing gene editing technologies and discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices.