La description
Key Responsibilities
- Fermentation Support (40-60%)
o Prepare culture media, buffers, and other reagents for fermentation experiments.
o Assist the fermentation team by preparing equipment, setting up processes, and collecting samples during runs.
o Monitor fermentation parameters (e.g., OD, pH) and help document results during small-scale and bioreactor-based studies.
o Maintain and clean bioreactors and DSP equipment to ensure readiness and operational reliability.
- Strain Engineering (20-40%)
o Support microbial strain construction through techniques such as PCR, cloning, and transformation.
o Maintain and propagate microbial strains, manage glycerol stocks, and verify genetic constructs.
o Participate in strain screening and optimization workflows under the supervision of project scientists.
- Analytics & Data handling (20%)
o Perform basic analytical tasks including sample preparation, HPLC measurements, and spectrophotometric assays.
o Accurately record experimental procedures and outcomes in electronic lab notebooks (ELN).
o Help compile, organize, and share experimental data across teams, contributing to data quality and consistency.
- Equipment maintenance
o Keep laboratory inventory up to date: manage reagents, consumables, and coordinate with suppliers.
o Collaborate with the Lab Manager on maintenance, calibration, and scheduling of lab equipment.
o Participate in efforts to optimize protocols and lab workflows for increased efficiency and reproducibility.
- Collaboration
o Work closely with fermentation, strain engineering, and analytics teams to ensure seamless support for ongoing projects.
o Engage in team discussions, share observations, and propose improvements based on hands-on experience.
o Support collaboration with external partners and service providers when needed.
o Report to the Fermentation Lead
Profiel
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor or higher in (Micro)biology, Molecular biology, Bio(chemical)-engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent
- Experience in bioreactor operation is a strong asset.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in fermentation lab work, such as media preparation and sample handling.
- Familiarity with analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC) and molecular biology tools (e.g., PCR, cloning).
- Passionate to work in a laboratory and process development environment
- Hands-on, pro-active and problem-solving oriented
- High attention to detail, well-organized, and committed to producing reliable, high-quality lab results.
- Strong team-player, but able to work autonomously and organized
- Capable to adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment
- Good reporting and communication skills (fluency in written and spoken English)
Jobgerelateerde competenties
- De producten en meet- en analyseapparaten voorbereidenDe conformiteit met de ijking en de werking controleren
- Het basisonderhoud van laboratoriuminstallaties uitvoeren
- Metingen en analyses uitvoerenGegevens registreren en doorgeven
- De stalen in ontvangst nemen of de monsternemingen van materialen en producten uitvoeren
- Toezien op de toepassing van procedures en regels op vlak van hygiëne, veiligheid, kwaliteit en milieu
Persoonsgebonden competenties
Ons aanbod
Offer
- An exciting and impactful position in a fast growing and innovative start-up
- You will become member of a passionate, fun and result oriented team
- Full time position at Paleo’s R&D site in Leuven, with an attractive pay scheme and other benefits
- Potential to grow in function and responsibilities in a developing organization
- Dynamic and challenging working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development
- A temporary contract for 3 months, extendable with another 3 months.
Contact
To apply, send your CV and a short motivation letter to HR@paleo.bio.
At Paleo, we are committed to provide an inclusive and equity-driven workplace. We are prepared to adjust the job application process, the job and/or the work environment to enable all applicants to be considered for the position and to perform the job's essential functions.
Contract
Talen
- Engels