Bioanalytical Scientist - Leiden/Hybrid - 32-40u

Make your mark on our time as a Bioanalytical Scientist at TNO in Leiden

About this position

The Metabolic Health Research (MHR) department supports efficient development of drugs and health interventions by creating tools, technology, and models that facilitate research at every stage of the development pipeline. From target discovery to preclinical efficacy analysis, advanced analytics and pharmacokinetics, we collaborate with pharmaceutical and nutritional industries and numerous academic partners to drive innovation. Our state-of-the-art lab facilities in Leiden include AMS (Accelerator Mass spectrometry), LC-HRMS and Maldi-TOF MS systems. The primary goal of the MHR team is to accelerate drug development by two years by 2030, in order to improve quality of life, extend lives, and reduce healthcare costs. As a Bioanalytical Scientist, you will play a key role in achieving this ambition.

What will be your role?

As a scientist you will develop solutions for analyzing drugs, their metabolites as well as endogenous metabolites for our internal and external clients. In our state of the art laboratory in Leiden we develop and apply methods for analyses in biofluids and tissues utilizing LC-HRMS, MALDI-TOF MS and AMS (Accelerator Mass Spectrometry). You will work together with other scientists, technicians and project managers on applied research or services projects. You will prepare study proposals, study plans, review laboratory instructions, supervise and coach technicians during the execution of the projects. Our projects are always multidisciplinary and dynamic, involving clinicians, (micro) biologists and bioinformaticians. Together with project leaders and business developers you will discuss best solutions and progress of the work with our internal and external clients. Depending on the projects and your involvement, you will lead or contribute to publishing of our research findings.

We are looking for someone with strong scientific base, but customer oriented and prepared to help us to grow in projects. We expect you to be entrepreneurial and to help increase acquisition of new projects for our team together with our business developers.

We kindly ask you to elaborate in your motivation letter on what you bring to the table in terms of scientific expertise, customer orientation and entrepreneurial mindset.

What we expect from you

• MSc or PhD in Biology or Analytical Chemistry.
• At least 3 years of experience with mass spectrometry techniques (such as LC-MS or MALDI-TOF MS). A PhD is considered as relevant work experience.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills to guide technicians in a structured and effective manner.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiasm for staying up to date with developments in relevant scientific fields.
• Experience in clinical studies is a plus.
• Strong networking capabilities.

What you'll get in return

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 3.500,- and € 5.500,- (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel or a leased car.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 or 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• Access to our Talent Development Programme.
• A good pension scheme.

TNO as an employer

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society.

Posted by: Marco van Tongeren

Email: marco.vantongeren@tno.nl