Job description ulliBench support. Maintain sterile tissue culture, prepare media and reagents, and support iPSC microglia differentiations, including passaging, freezing, and thawing. /liliRoutine laboratory techniques. Pipetting, dilutions, buffer preparation, and basic molecular biology in support of ongoing experiments. /liliInventory management. Maintain an accurate, well-organised stock of consumables, cytokines, media, and reagents, and ensure critical supplies are always available. /liliOrdering and supplier liaison. Place orders, track deliveries, manage quotes, and resolve issues with suppliers promptly. /liliProcess improvement. 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 ulliBachelor'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. /liliDemonstrated experience with sterile tissue culture is required, including confident use of a laminar flow hood and sound aseptic technique. /liliSolid grounding in routine laboratory techniques, including pipetting, cell counting, dilutions, buffer preparation, and basic molecular biology. /liliStrong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the discipline to keep accurate records and a well-maintained workspace. /liliComfortable working with digital tools, including ordering platforms, inventory systems, and standard office software. /liliA proactive, reliable team member with good communication skills and a constructive approach to problem-solving. /liliConsidered an asset : prior experience with iPSCs or other stem cell systems, microglia or immune cell biology, or establishing lab inventory and ordering workflows. /li /ul Offer ulliA one-year contract with extension after positive evaluation. /liliFull reimbursement for public transport commuting. /liliBike allowance if you commute by bicycle. /liliEco-cheques as part of our benefits package. /liliA generous annual leave policy, including additional collective leave during the university's closure between Christmas and New Year. /liliA varied position combining bench work, lab operations, and process design, with genuine scope to shape the role. /liliA position within VIB, one of Europe's leading life-sciences institutes, working on disease-relevant human microglia. /liliOpportunities to develop your technical skills in iPSC culture, differentiations, and downstream assays as you grow with the lab. /liliA collaborative, scientifically engaged team and a supportive working environment. /li /ulpStarting date: as soon as possible /ppWant to apply? /pulliYou 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:ullia detailed CV /lilia letter of motivation explaining why you are interested in our work and aspire the position /lilicontact details of referees (if available) /li /ul /liliThe 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. /liliIf you have any questions about the online application form, please check the Frequently Asked Questions or send an email to /liliFor more information about our research team /li /ulpThe University of Antwerp is a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees' growth. We encourage diversity and 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. /p