Lab Technician – Chemical Safety Assessment & Genetic Toxicology (ToxTracker®)

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. • Preferred experience: at least two years of laboratory work in a commercial service laboratory, CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or diagnostic environment.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture.
• You have experience with flow cytometry. Experience with 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.
• Preference will be given to applicants who already live within daily commuting distance of Oegstgeest.

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 before Friday November 20 to jobs@toxys.com.

For questions about the position, please contact: Inger Brandsma

i.brandsma@toxys.com