Research Technician Proteomics

Your jobTo support the demand for high-throughput proteomics at the Laboratory of Biochemistry, we are looking for a highly motivated Proteomics Research Technician. You are responsible for organizing and maintaining our proteomics workflow, using high-end equipment such as a liquid-handling station and mass spectrometers. You will prepare samples for different research lines in close collaboration with our research groups and our Proteomics Staff-Scientist.Your duties and responsibilities include:organizing and maintaining our proteomics workflow;operation of a liquid handling station and mass spectrometer;sample preparation for different research lines;contribute to general laboratory organization;contribute to teaching practicals.Your teamThe Laboratory of Biochemistry at Wageningen University and Research is a vibrant and multidisciplinary department where we study biochemical processes in plants, fungi and bacteria. You will be part of the “Research Support Team” of the Laboratory of Biochemistry, which is composed of research technicians and staff scientists, and is led by the lab manager.Your qualitiesYou have a BSc degree in Life Sciences, Biological and Medical Research, Biotechnology or similar field (HBO/HLO level) and are interested in biochemical research and proteomics analysis.In addition:you are practice-oriented and can plan your work independently and accurately;you enjoy helping, training and collaborating with other researchers (PhD students and Postdocs);preferably you have experience with electronic lab journals/LIMS;you are enthusiastic and proactive;you have an excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written, and you enjoy working in an international environment.This position requires a good English language proficiency (a mininum of CEFR B2 level). For more information about this proficiency level, please visit our special language page .We offer youWageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%;excellent pension scheme.In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €3029 and €3985 for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 6 or 7).Additionally, a contract for 0.84 FTE can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended, if possible within (company) organizational circumstances, on good performance.Up to and including scale 6Due to Dutch immigration laws, candidates from outside the EU/EFTA zone, can usually not be hired for this position. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service .Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the " best university " in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.Do you want more information?For more information about the position, please contact Simon Lindhoud, Lab manager, via email: simon.lindhoud@wur.nl.Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Evelien Janssen, Corporate Recruiter, via evelien.janssen@wur.nl.Ready to apply?Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.You can apply up and until 24 November 2025.ProcedureAs part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedureWelcome, safe, and valuedWageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.We areThe mission of Wageningen University & Research is ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.We pursue this mission through a synergistic approach between Wageningen University and Wageningen Research Foundation (applied research). Our research focuses on questions within the domains of food, living environment, and society. With approximately 30 locations, 7,700 staff members, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is among the world’s leading knowledge institutions in its domain. The integral approach to challenges and the collaboration across various disciplines form the core of the unique Wageningen approach.Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.