Junior Bioengineer

MIMETAS is looking for a full-time Junior Bioengineer, to join our TechCore team in Leiden, The Netherlands. You will play a critical role in validating modifications to existing products, generating data, and producing new prototypes.

About MIMETAS
MIMETAS is a world-leading biotech company in the fast-growing ‘organ-on-a-chip’-field. With our innovative products and services that enable 3D tissue modeling, we aim to improve the medicine development process while reducing animal testing. Our clients are pharmaceutical companies and academic institutes who strive to discover new and better treatments for patients. Our team consists of scientists working on services and product development, as well as commercial people spreading the word. Our people are enthusiastic, analytical, and international. Over eighty colleagues work in five locations in Leiden (the Netherlands headquarters) and Enschede (NL), UK, USA, and Japan. 

Your tasks will include

·        Perform initial testing on new prototypes and develop/validate new assays to assess product quality, performance, and efficacy;

·        Perform basic mammalian cell culture assays, including cell seeding and microscopy, to support prototype validation;

·        Investigate outcomes from the QC process, perform root-cause analysis, and troubleshoot technical issues in close collaboration with product engineers and scientists;

·        Assist in translating early-stage R&D concepts into physical prototypes using the OrganoPlate® platform, collaborating with senior engineers to optimize cleanroom fabrication techniques and verify design performance;

·        Take ownership of your projects and as part of the broader team help with project planning and management of your aspects of the project;

·        Work in a cleanroom environment to fabricate OrganoPlate prototypes and manage cleanroom operations (including ordering and stock management);

·        Contributing to the development of new project proposals.

Your profile

·        You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field;

·        You possess an engineering/problem-solving mindset, with a strong ability to break down problems to their core principles;

·        You have an understanding of, or practical experience with, mammalian cell culture (experience with microphysiological systems or 3D cell culture is a plus);

·        You are analytical, detail-oriented and well-organized;

·        You enjoy working independently while being a friendly, motivated team player;

·        You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

We offer

• A challenging, full-time position in an international, fast-growing high-tech environment;   

• Ample opportunities for personal development and growth;   

• A competitive salary with benefits, such as a pension plan and annual company bonus;   

• A fun team with colleagues from all over the world who love what they do;   

• Friday afternoon drinks as part of an extensive program of social activities.   

Applications

Are you interested in this position? Please apply with your application letter and resume in English via our website https://mimetas.easycruit.com. We will only take applications via this site into consideration. We do not appreciate recruiter solicitation in response to this vacancy.