Lab manager - Hubrecht Institute - Utrecht

The group of Dr. Juan Garaycoechea at the Hubrecht Institute (Utrecht) has a vacancy for a Lab manager (technician) to work on: Mechanisms of mutagenesis.

Description of the project:

DNA carries the instructions of life, but is also under constant attack. The resulting damage, if not repaired, leads to mutation and disease. Common environmental mutagens include sunlight and cigarette smoke, but the integrity of DNA is also threatened by chemicals produced by our own body.

Our labs seek to understand the 1) sources of DNA damage in a physiological setting and 2) molecular mechanisms of DNA repair, and how these prevent mutagenesis. In order to do this, we use genetics in a number of systems, including mice, to modulate metabolism and DNA repair and gain mechanistic insight into how these processes drive mutation.

We are looking for a motivated, creative and curious colleague with good communication and organizational skills, who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. We are looking for someone who wants to stay with us for the long term.

The job combines experimental work with general laboratory tasks (ordering, organization, etc.). The candidate will collaborate and work closely with members of the Garaycoechea lab and other members of the Hubrecht Institute.

Requirements:

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled technician with an HLO background and experience with molecular biology and cell culture methods. In particular, we seek a candidate with:

• BSc/MSc degree or equivalent in Biology, Life sciences, or related fields.
• Experience or strong interest in lab organization and administration
• A good understanding of molecular- and cell-biology
• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team
• Someone with independent attitude to problem-solving who takes initiative
• The working language in our international teams is English, the candidate should therefore have excellent English communication skills

Ideal candidates also have experience with:

• Next Generation Sequencing and library preparation.
• Animal experimentation or article 9 qualification.

About the Hubrecht Institute

The Hubrecht Institute is a research institute focused on molecular and developmental biology. Because of the dynamic character of the research, the institute has a variable number of research groups, around 20, that do fundamental, multidisciplinary research on healthy and diseased cells, tissues and organisms.

Dr. Juan Garaycoechea: juan.g@hubrecht.eu