Job description ullistrong Bench support. /strong Maintain sterile tissue culture, prepare media and reagents, and support iPSC microglia differentiations, including passaging, freezing, and thawing. /lilistrong Routine laboratory techniques. /strong Pipetting, dilutions, buffer preparation, and basic molecular biology in support of ongoing experiments. /lilistrong Inventory management. /strong Maintain an accurate, well-organised stock of consumables, cytokines, media, and reagents, and ensure critical supplies are always available. /lilistrong Ordering and supplier liaison. /strong Place orders, track deliveries, manage quotes, and resolve issues with suppliers promptly. /lilistrong Process improvement. /strong Contribute to the design and refinement of our inventory and ordering systems. This is a newly created position, with scope to shape how it operates. /li /ul Profile ulli Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, or a related field. We encourage bachelor’s students that completed their studies at Hogeschool to apply. /lili Demonstrated experience with sterile tissue culture is required, including confident use of a laminar flow hood and sound aseptic technique. /lili Solid grounding in routine laboratory techniques, including pipetting, cell counting, dilutions, buffer preparation, and basic molecular biology. /lili Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the discipline to keep accurate records and a well-maintained workspace. /lili Comfortable working with digital tools, including ordering platforms, inventory systems, and standard office software. /lili A proactive, reliable team member with good communication skills and a constructive approach to problem-solving. /lili Considered an asset strong : /strong prior experience with iPSCs or other stem cell systems, microglia or immune cell biology, or establishing lab inventory and ordering workflows. /li /ul Offer ulli A one-year contract with extension after positive evaluation. /lili Full reimbursement for public transport commuting. /lili Bike allowance if you commute by bicycle. /lili Eco-cheques as part of our benefits package. /lili A generous annual leave policy, including additional collective leave during the university’s closure between Christmas and New Year. /lili A varied position combining bench work, lab operations, and process design, with genuine scope to shape the role. /lili A position within VIB, one of Europe’s leading life-sciences institutes, working on disease-relevant human microglia. /lili Opportunities to develop your technical skills in iPSC culture, differentiations, and downstream assays as you grow with the lab. /lili A collaborative, scientifically engaged team and a supportive working environment. /li /ulp Starting date: as soon as possible /ppstrong Want to apply? /strong /pulli You can apply for this job through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform. Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments: ulli a detailed CV /lili a letter of motivation explaining why you are interested in our work and aspire the position /lili contact details of referees (if available) /li /ul /lili The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. /lili If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the Frequently Asked Questions or send an email to /lili For more information about our research team /li /ulpi The University of Antwerp is a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage /ii diversity /iiand attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply. /i /p