Help shape the future of chemical safety assessment
Are you an experienced laboratory technician with a passion for cell-based assays and high-quality science? Would you like your work to contribute directly to the development of safer medicines, chemicals and consumer products?
Toxys is a leading biotechnology company specializing in innovative in vitro technologies for chemical safety assessment. Our proprietary ToxTracker® platform enables early identification of genotoxic hazards while providing mechanistic insight into cellular stress responses. Our technologies are trusted by leading pharmaceutical and chemical companies worldwide and are supported by a strong scientific foundation, including peer-reviewed publications and collaborations with industry and regulatory stakeholders.
Working from our laboratories at Leiden Bio Science Park, our multidisciplinary team combines scientific innovation with high-quality contract research to help customers make better safety decisions while supporting the transition to animal-free testing.
Your role
As a member of our Genetic Toxicology team, you will perform ToxTracker® and related in vitro assays for international clients in a commercial service laboratory. You will work closely with scientists and fellow technicians to deliver high-quality, reproducible data within agreed project timelines.
· Perform mammalian cell culture and maintain reporter cell lines.
· Execute ToxTracker® studies according to SOPs and quality standards.
· Perform flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and related laboratory techniques.
· Document, analyse and report experimental data accurately.
· Prepare reagents and maintain laboratory equipment.
· Support continuous improvement of laboratory workflows and quality systems.
What we're looking for
· BSc or MSc in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology or a related discipline.
· At least two years of laboratory experience in a commercial service laboratory, CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or diagnostic environment is preferred.
· Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture.
· Experience with flow cytometry; microscopy or high-content imaging is an advantage.
· Quality-focused, well organised and accurate.
· Excellent English communication skills.
· A proactive team player with a customer-focused mindset.
Why join Toxys?
· Meaningful work that contributes to safer medicines, chemicals and consumer products.
· An innovative, international and collaborative team.
· State-of-the-art laboratories at Leiden Bio Science Park.
· Professional development and learning opportunities.
· Competitive salary and attractive employment conditions.
· An opportunity to contribute to the transition towards animal-free safety assessment.
Interested?
Please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected].
For questions about the position, please contact:
Inger Brandsma
[email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person
