Research Technician GROUP

Overview

The position of a Research Technician is immediately available in the new research group led by Melissa Rinaldin at the Hubrecht Institute. The Rinaldin group aims to uncover the mechanisms driving the emergence and maintenance of multicellular systems. They study the physical and molecular principles governing the robustness and adaptability of cellular structures in early development. They combine in vitro reconstitution of Xenopus laevis frog egg cytoplasm and reconstituted membranes with live zebrafish embryos, with a strong focus on cytoskeletal and membrane dynamics.

The Rinaldin Groep is looking for a candidate who will contribute to both research and day-to-day lab activities. The main tasks consist of handling Xenopus laevis for oocyte and embryo collection, biochemical and molecular biology preps and quality controls, and cell culture. This position is an exciting opportunity to learn about cellular biochemistry, physical biology, and embryology, while helping to shape the culture and research directions of a new interdisciplinary lab.

You will start with a one-year contract, which can be extended to a permanent contract after a positive evaluation. The start date is negotiable but would preferably be July 2026 at the latest.

• Handling of Xenopus laevis for oocyte and embryo collection
• Biochemical and molecular biology preps and quality controls
• Cell culture
• Contribute to both research and day-to-day lab activities

• HLO/HBO degree in biology/biochemistry, or related fields
• License and experience in biochemistry/molecular biology based on Article 13f.2 and/or Article 9 (Wod) or expected soon
• Strong proficiency in English, good communication and organizational skills
• Passionate about fundamental research and excited to contribute to an ambitious and collaborative environment

Please contact group leader Melissa Rinaldin at m.rinaldin for questions about the lab, position, or available projects.

The Hubrecht Institute is a research institute focused on molecular and developmental biology. It hosts around 20 research groups conducting fundamental, multidisciplinary research on healthy and diseased cells, tissues and organisms. It is part of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and is situated on Utrecht Science Park. Since 2008, the institute is affiliated with UMC Utrecht and has a partnership with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).

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Minimum salary is 3,057 and maximum salary is 3,985 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 7 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and ABP pension accrual.

The KNAW offers a package of secondary benefits. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (full-time).

For a complete overview of terms of employment, please refer to the page about working at the KNAW.

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.

The KNAW values a welcoming and inclusive working environment. We strive for an inclusive culture that embraces differences and offers development opportunities. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to a candidate who enhances diversity within the Academy.

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